A Look At The Celebration

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 to strengthen informational reading skills and historical understanding through an exploration of Bastille Day. Learners read a clear, engaging passage explaining the storming of the Bastille, why it symbolized demands for freedom and reform during the French Revolution, and how July 14th is celebrated in France today with parades, fireworks, and community events, then respond to comprehension questions that reinforce key ideas and details.

Learning Goals

• French Revolution Foundations (Grades 4-6) – Students understand the historical significance of the storming of the Bastille.
• Reading for Key Details – Learners identify important facts, causes, and meanings within an informational text.
• Civics & Cultural Understanding – Builds awareness of national holidays, symbols, and public celebrations.
• Historical Context & Purpose – Reinforces why events are remembered and how history shapes modern traditions.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary social studies and ELA standards.
• Clear Informational Passage – Accessible text supports comprehension without oversimplifying content.
• Text-Based Questions Included – Encourages students to refer back to the passage for evidence.
• Low-Prep & Printable – Easy to use for classwork, review, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students connect historical events to modern cultural practices while strengthening reading comprehension and content knowledge. By learning about Bastille Day’s origins and celebrations, learners build understanding of the French Revolution, national identity, and the role of historical symbols. Suitable for classroom or homeschool use, this activity offers a meaningful way to combine literacy skills with world history and cultural learning.

This worksheet is part of our Bastille Day Worksheets Collection.