Turn reading practice into a history detective investigation with The Missing Declaration, an engaging Grade 6 historical mystery set during the American Revolution.
An important military declaration has disappeared from a Continental Army headquarters just before it must be delivered to General George Washington. Students will follow the clues, examine the evidence, and determine what happened—all while learning about Revolutionary War camps, military messengers, official documents, and the Continental Army.
This printable reading comprehension resource combines historical fiction, American history, vocabulary, text evidence, inference, and critical thinking in one complete lesson.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Historical background on the American Revolution
• History Detective case file and mission briefing
• Original historical mystery reading passage
• Main character and historical topic overview
• 20 comprehension and analysis questions
• Multiple-choice reading comprehension questions
• Vocabulary-in-context practice
• Text evidence short-answer questions
• Historical fact-or-fiction activity
• Extended case report writing prompt
• Complete answer key with sample responses
• Teacher guide and suggested lesson sequence
• Discussion questions and extension activities
• Common Core Standards alignment
READING SKILLS
Students will practice:
• Citing textual evidence
• Making logical inferences
• Identifying theme and supporting details
• Determining word meanings through context clues
• Analyzing cause-and-effect relationships
• Distinguishing historical facts from fictional events
• Writing an evidence-based response
HISTORICAL TOPICS
• The American Revolution
• The Continental Army
• General George Washington
• Revolutionary War military camps
• Military messengers
• Official military documents and supply orders
PERFECT FOR
• Grade 6 reading comprehension
• American Revolution units
• ELA and social studies integration
• Historical fiction lessons
• Close reading practice
• Independent work
• Reading centers
• Homework or assessment
• Early finishers
• Substitute lesson plans
Resource Details:
Grade Level: Grade 6
Genre: Historical Mystery Fiction
Format: Printable PDF
Length: 16 pages
Estimated Time: 45–60 minutes
Answer Key: Included
Help your students explore the American Revolution while developing reading comprehension, historical understanding, and evidence-based reasoning.
