Worksheets for learning about the U.S. flag, including facts and fill-in-the-blank questions.

Let’s go step by step to solve the questions on the worksheet.

We are told in the reading passage:

- The first U.S. flag was adopted in 1777.
- That first version had 13 stars (for the 13 original colonies).
- Today’s U.S. flag has 50 stars (one for each state).
- It also has 13 stripes (still representing the original 13 colonies).

Now let’s answer each question:

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Question 1: “The first U.S. flag had ___ stars on it.”

From the text: “That version of the flag had 13 stars.”

→ So, the answer is 13.

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Question 2: “The U.S. flag we use today has ___ stars on it.”

From the text: “In the top left corner, there is a blue background with 50 white stars. These stars stand for the current 50 states.”

→ So, the answer is 50.

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Question 3: “The first U.S. flag was adopted in ___.”

From the text: “The first version of the U.S. flag was adopted in 1777.”

→ So, the answer is 1777.

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Question 4: “Write down 3 facts you learned about the U.S. flag.”

You can pick any three clear facts from the passage. Here are good ones:

1. The first U.S. flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes.
2. Today’s U.S. flag has 50 stars (one for each state) but still has 13 stripes.
3. The 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies.

(Other correct answers could include: The flag was first adopted in 1777; the number of stars changed as more states joined; the stars are on a blue background in the top left corner.)

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Final Answer:

1. 13
2. 50
3. 1777
4. (Example answers — any 3 true facts from the text):
- The first U.S. flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes.
- Today’s flag has 50 stars for the 50 states.
- The 13 stripes stand for the original 13 colonies.