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After reading the selection and watching the video, answer the following questions. Feel free to write and/or record your answers. 1. How did George Washington win te election for president of the United States? 2. What helped America win the Revolutionary War? 3. During Washington's time, what was used as toilet paper? 4. List two other fun facts about George Washington.

Yolanda Leal

The Life of George Washington from Scholastic News

Grades: 5th Grade
Subjects: Social Studies, Reading

Student Instructions

In this activity you will read about the life of George Washington by clicking on this link. https://sn3.scholastic.com/issues/2018-19/020419/washington-s-secrets-revealed.html#On%20Level There is also a video at the bottom of this page that you can view. Once you have read the passage and watched the video, please complete the assignment. You can open the passage on document view and it will give you a Read Aloud option. Pretty Cool! You have until Thursday to submit this activity if you want to. So you can view the video and read story first. Then, work on the activity itself. But if you prefer, just complete it in one day. 1. Tap the add button. 2. Write your response. 3. Use the mic tool to record your answers. 4. Tap the check to submit your work.

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