Here is a quick learning exercise on King David, the second king of Israel. It discusses his famous contest with the Philistine warrior Goliath and is followed by a few reading comprehension questions.

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as a tool for practicing primary and secondary source analysis by comparing this secondary text with the original transcript of David's story presented in the Bible

Classroom Considerations

• Please note that there are religious overtones present in the reading

Pros

• Simple worksheet that is ready to administer
• Great tool for reading comprehension and discussion
• Questions incorporate connections to modern-day society and social issues

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.6 RH.6-8.8 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.6 RH.9-10.8