Settlement Houses: A Beacon of Hope in Urban America

Explore the transformative power of settlement houses during the Progressive Era with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Uncover the vital role these community-based centers played in supporting immigrants and the urban poor.

Key Features:

• Engaging Text: A captivating narrative that explores the rise and impact of settlement houses.
• Primary Source: An excerpt from Jane Addams' autobiography to provide a firsthand account of the settlement house movement.
• 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 settlement houses in addressing the challenges faced by immigrants and the urban poor.
• Students will be able to identify key figures and institutions associated with the settlement house movement.
• 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
• Sociology

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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