Name Details, inferences, sequencing

Words to Know
Who was George Washington? hero surveyor
honor
The First U.S. President
What hero is shown on the quarter?
George Washington is! George was
born on February 22, 1732.
George had a lot of different jobs.
First he was a farmer. Then he worked
as a land surveyor. Next, George was a
soldier. He was a soldier for five years.
George later led the U.S. Army in a war.
After the war, George became the first
president of the United States. He was
president for eight years.
People honor George in many ways.
The U.S. capital is named for him. His
picture is on the one-dollar bill. His
birthday is celebrated on Presidents’
Day. The “Father of Our Country” will
always be remembered!

1. Number George Washington’s jobs in the correct order.

a. ____ soldier c. ____ surveyor e. ____ army leader
b. ____ president d. ____ farmer

2. Circle the word below that best tells about George.

lazy scared brave selfish funny

3. Look at your answer for number 2. Why do you think this is the best answer?
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4. Look back in the passage. Underline one way that people honor George.

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Brai er Think about the passage. Why do you think George is called the
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Buil “Father of Our Country”? Write your ideas on the back of this sheet.

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 Answer Key

1. a. 3, b. 5, c. 2, d. 1, e. 4
2. brave
3. George needed to be brave when he was a soldier and when he
led the army.
4. Accept any one of the following sentences: The U.S. capital is
named for him. His picture is on the one-dollar bill. His birthday is
celebrated on Presidents’ Day.
Brain Builder: Answers will vary. Accept any reasonable responses.

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