Path to Belonging

This informational reading and sequencing worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they build reading comprehension, civic understanding, sequencing skills, and knowledge of U.S. citizenship. By reading a clear passage about the naturalization process and organizing each step in logical order, students gain a structured understanding of how immigrants move from arrival to becoming U.S. citizens and what civic responsibilities are involved.

Learning Goals

• Naturalization Process (Grades 4-6) – Identify and understand the key steps involved in becoming a U.S. citizen.
• Sequencing Informational Text – Organize events in the correct order based on details from a nonfiction passage.
• Civic Responsibility & Citizenship – Explore basic rights, duties, and expectations connected to U.S. citizenship.
• Reading for Structure – Use text clues to follow and organize procedural information.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper elementary civics, social studies, and ELA standards.
• Clear Step-by-Step Focus – Helps students understand complex processes through logical organization.
• Supports Visual Learners – Sequencing activity reinforces comprehension through structure and order.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for civics units, independent practice, review lessons, or formative assessment.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen sequencing skills, civic knowledge, and informational reading comprehension by clearly outlining the path to U.S. citizenship. By organizing each step of the naturalization process, learners develop a deeper understanding of belonging, responsibility, and participation in civic life. It’s a simple, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

This worksheet is part of our Immigration and Ellis Island collection.