Description

Start every class with This Day in History bell ringers that bring a real moment from history to life! This August set gives your students a short, engaging nonfiction passage for every day of the month, plus questions and a writing response that build reading and historical thinking skills in about 10 minutes.

What’s Included

• 31 daily reading passages, one for each day in August
• 31 response pages with multiple-choice questions and a writing prompt
• A daily slideshow summarizing each event and the day’s task
• Answer key
• Print PDF + digital version

Sample Events

The Slavery Abolition Act, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Nelson Mandela’s arrest, the bombing of Hiroshima, Nixon’s resignation, Jesse Owens’ fourth Olympic gold, the premiere of The Wizard of Oz, and more!

Perfect For

Bell ringers, warm-ups, morning work, ELA reading practice, discussion starters, sub plans, and early finishers.

Grades: 4–8 | Subjects: Social Studies, Reading, Writing

License: This purchase is for use in one classroom. For school or site licenses, please reach out directly.