Memorial Day Reading Answer Key

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short passage titled “Heroes of Honor Reading,” which tells the story of Private James Carter and his bravery in battle. After reading, students answer five comprehension questions that assess their understanding of the text’s key details, moral lessons, and the purpose of Memorial Day. The activity encourages close reading, inference-making, and textual analysis as students identify how the story connects to themes of courage, sacrifice, and remembrance. It also promotes reflective thinking about how heroes are honored for their service.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension: Key Ideas and Details

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension: Theme and Message

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Development (context clues)

Social Studies – Civic Ideals and Practices (Memorial Day observance)

This worksheet is part of our Memorial Day collection.