Colonial Primary Source Reading

This worksheet introduces students to an authentic 1640 letter from a Massachusetts Bay Colony settler. Students read the excerpt, then answer text analysis and reflection questions that explore colonial values, challenges, and community priorities. The activity strengthens students’ ability to interpret historical primary sources while building empathy and contextual understanding of early American life.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – U.S. History: Early Colonial Life and Religion

English Language Arts – Reading Primary Sources for Meaning

Social Studies – Historical Perspective and Interpretation

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Text Evidence

This worksheet is part of our Colonial America collection.