Muckraking Madness: Exposing Corruption in the Progressive Era

Delve into the scandalous world of Progressive Era muckrakers with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Explore the courageous investigative journalists who dared to expose the dark underbelly of industrial capitalism, political corruption, and social injustice.

Key Features:

• Engaging Text: A captivating narrative that unravels the stories of iconic muckrakers like Upton Sinclair, Ida Tarbell, and Lincoln Steffens.
• Primary Source: An excerpt from Upton Sinclair's The Jungle to provide a firsthand glimpse into the horrifying conditions of the meatpacking industry.
• Varied Questions: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to assess comprehension at different levels.
• Teacher Answer Key: A detailed answer key to facilitate grading and feedback.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the role of muckrakers in exposing corruption and social injustice during the Progressive Era.
• Students will be able to identify key muckrakers and their significant works.
• Students will analyze primary sources and evaluate the arguments presented.
• Students will apply their knowledge to answer comprehension questions.

Common Core Standards:

• History: Analyze primary sources to understand the perspectives of historical figures and groups.
• Language Arts: Determine the central idea of a text and analyze its supporting details.
• Language Arts: Integrate information from multiple sources to develop a coherent understanding of a topic.

Recommended Courses:

• U.S. History
• Social Studies
• English

This resource is ideal for:

• Independent Study: Students can work through the worksheet at their own pace.
• Guided Instruction: Teachers can use the worksheet as a supplement to their lessons.
• Sub Plans: The worksheet can be used as a sub plan or activity.

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