Complete Set of 15 Bundled U.S. History Mini Readers | Revolutionary War Lessons for Grades 5 to 8

This American Revolution Mini Reader Bundle brings together 15 narrative mini readers that walk students from the first sparks of protest in Boston all the way to Washington’s farewell, Hamilton’s duel, and the unresolved questions of slavery and civil rights.

Written at a grades 5–8 reading level and styled like mini-novels these U.S. History Reading Resources each follow recurring characters Abigail and Benjamin as they witness key events, debates, and turning points of the Revolutionary era.

This bundle includes the following 15 Mini Readers

1. The Boston Tea Party and the Intolerable Acts [FREE DOWNLOAD]: follows the dramatic protests in Boston Harbor that united the colonies against unfair British taxes.
2. The First Continental Congress: shows how delegates from twelve colonies gathered to organize a united colonial response and set the stage for independence.
3. Liberty or Death: Patrick Henry’s Speech: captures Henry’s fiery call to action that convinced Virginia to prepare for war.
4. The Midnight Ride and Paul Revere: tells how brave riders warned militias of the British advance, sparking the first battles of the Revolution.
5. The Green Mountain Boys and Bunker Hill: recounts early American victories that proved the colonists’ determination to stand against Britain.
6. The Second Continental Congress: reveals how colonial leaders created the Continental Army and chose George Washington as commander.
7. Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence: explains how Thomas Paine’s pamphlet and Jefferson’s words inspired a new nation.
8. Crossing the Delaware and the Trenton Victory: tells how Washington’s daring Christmas attack revived the Patriot cause.
9. Valley Forge and The American Crisis: shows how determination, training, and Thomas Paine’s words helped Washington’s army endure a brutal winter.
10. Foreign Allies: Lafayette and France: explores how international friendships and diplomacy helped the colonies win independence.
11. Sybil Ludington and Molly Pitcher: celebrates the courage of women and youth who risked their lives for the Revolution.
12. Alexander Hamilton and His Duel: traces Hamilton’s rise as a Founding Father and the rivalry that ended his life.
13. Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris: tells the story of the final victory that secured America’s independence from Britain.
14. Washington Steps Down: tells the remarkable story of how George Washington refused power after winning the Revolutionary War.
15. Slavery and the Revolutionary War: examines how the fight for liberty exposed America’s greatest contradiction and sparked early calls for equality.

Each Mini Reader includes:

Structured content to create an engaging narrative, styled like a mini-novel with a strong plot and vivid details to draw students in. These sections encourage chunking and helps students build mental models and schema of the historical topic, making complex events easier to understand. Introduction (setting the scene and hook)

 

• Rising Action (building events and tensions)
• Deeper Insights (explaining key concepts and motivations)
• Climax (peak event with suspense)
• Falling Action (consequences and reactions)
• Resolution and Reflection (tying to significance with thought-provoking questions).

A zip file consisting of:

Mini Reader Text 1300~2000 words (PDF, DOCX, Google Docs)

• Print Version (4 pages including 8 short answer questions)
• Digital Version (4 pages, text only, use slides worksheet)

Student Worksheet (PPT, Google Slides, PDF print)

• 5 Vocabulary Words
• 4 Short Answer Recall/Comprehension
• 4 Higher Order Application Questions

Teacher’s Guide & Answer Key (PDF, DOCX, Google Docs)

• Themes & Discussion Question Prompts
• Standards Alignment Guide
• Answer Keys for Vocab & Short Answer Questions

Multiple Choice Exit Quiz (Google Forms)

• 20 Multiple Choice Questions (Self-Grading)

Will these meet your needs? Try one before you buy the bundle:

Free Download! The Boston Tea Party & Intolerable Acts Mini Reader