Colonial Life During the War

This passage-based reading comprehension worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they explore what daily life was like for people living through the American Revolution away from the battlefield. By reading about civilians, women, Loyalists, and enslaved people, learners practice informational text comprehension, perspective-taking, inference, and evidence-based responses while developing a deeper understanding of the human impact of war.

Skills Reinforced

• Revolutionary War Home Front (Grades 4-6) – Examines how different groups experienced hardship, divided loyalties, and courage during the conflict.
• Reading Informational Text – Builds comprehension of nonfiction passages focused on historical events and social conditions.
• Historical Perspectives – Encourages students to recognize multiple viewpoints and experiences from the same time period.
• Text Evidence and Inference – Requires students to support answers with details and ideas drawn directly from the passage.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with elementary U.S. history and ELA standards.
• Empathy-Focused Content – Helps students understand the emotional and social effects of war on everyday people.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Suitable for independent reading, guided discussion, small groups, or assessment.
• Low-Prep Printable – Ready to use in classrooms or homeschool settings with minimal preparation.

This printable worksheet helps students connect historical facts with human experiences by examining life on the Revolutionary War home front. Through close reading, inference, and evidence-based responses, learners strengthen comprehension while gaining insight into the social dynamics of war. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool environment, this activity supports thoughtful reading, critical thinking, and a more complete understanding of the American Revolution.

This worksheet is part of our American Revolution collection.