Name: ______________________

Date: _______________________

Sybil rides for independence

3rd Grade

A. Vocabulary

1. alarm________ a. British soldiers who fought in the

American Revolution.

2. alert_______ b. Freedom from control by another

country.

3. colonists_______ c. People who first settle in a place or

colony.

4. hoofbeats_______ d. A warning signal

5. independence________ e. Sounds made when a horse puts its

hooves on the ground.

6. Redcoats________ f. To warn people to be ready for

danger.

B. Sentences
Complete the sentences with vocabulary words

- The __________________ who came to America had a difficult time because

of the weather, sickness, and problems with Native Americans.

- The security guards _______________ us when he saw a suspicious person

entering the building.

- The __________________ on my phone went off at 6am, reminding me it

was time to wake up and start my day.

- During the American Revolution, ______________________were the British

soldiers who wore distinctive red uniforms and fought against the
American colonists.

- As I stood on the roadside, I heard the sound of approaching ____________

and saw a group of wild horses galloping across the plain.
C. Comprehension Questions

1. What important mission did Sybil offer to take on?

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2. What are some of the details in the story that show that Sybil was an
unselfish person?
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3. Do you think Sybil Ludington made an important contribution to her
country? Explain your answer.
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D. Drawing conclusions
Read the following story and select the best conclusion:

The sun was shining and the birds were chirping as Sarah got ready for school.
She put on her favorite blue dress and headed out the door. As she walked
down the street, she noticed that her neighbor's car was not in its usual spot.
When she arrived at school, she saw that her teacher had a substitute for the
day. At recess, Sarah's best friend told her that she had a dream about flying
through the clouds. When Sarah got home, she saw that her neighbor's car was
still missing.

What is the best conclusion to draw from the story?

a) Sarah's neighbor went on a vacation
b) Sarah's teacher was sick and couldn't come to school
c) Sarah's best friend likes to talk about dreams
d) Sarah's neighbor's car was stolen