fix the sentence
Sentences from the passage with the capitals and punctuation removed — rewrite each one correctly.
The Rhode Island State House
Web preview · Open larger preview (opens in a new tab)
Explore the Rhode Island State House with a coloring page and an informative reading passage about state government.
More coloring pages to try
Reading activity
Optional · Reading: Upper ElementaryAdd a reading worksheet
PDF · Your plan’s download limits apply
Rhode Island’s House on the Hill
A bright white dome rises above downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It crowns the Rhode Island State House, where important decisions are made for the state. From the front, visitors can see rows of columns, broad steps, and a few trees around the grounds.
The building is made largely of white marble, a stone that was cut and shaped for construction. Its great dome is also made of marble. Look closely at the top, and you may notice a golden statue called the Independent Man. He holds a spear and an anchor, a symbol connected to Rhode Island’s history as a coastal state.
Construction of the State House began in 1895, and the building was completed in 1904. Architects designed it in a style inspired by ancient Greek and Roman buildings. The columns and dome give it a grand appearance, but the State House is more than a landmark.
Inside, the Rhode Island General Assembly meets to make state laws. The assembly has two groups: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Elected members discuss proposals, debate their effects, and vote on them. The governor also has an office in the building.
The State House belongs to the people of Rhode Island, and visitors can explore parts of it. Inside the dome, they can look up at a painted ceiling high overhead. Outside, the marble walls and green grounds offer a striking view of a building that connects the state’s history with its government today.
Glossary
- dome: A rounded roof or ceiling.
- columns: Tall supports that can also decorate a building.
- symbol: Something that stands for an idea or meaning.
- proposals: Ideas or plans offered for others to consider.
- debate: To discuss different views about an idea.
Comprehension questions
What is the main idea of the passage, and which two details support it?
How does the Independent Man statue connect the State House to Rhode Island’s history?
Why does the author say the State House is more than a landmark?
How are the Senate and the House of Representatives alike in their work?
What does the word “debate” mean as it is used in the passage?
How does the passage move from describing the outside of the building to explaining what happens inside?
Which details show that the State House is open to the public?
How do the columns and dome reflect the building’s architectural inspiration?
Why might visitors look up when they are inside the dome?
Summarize how the State House connects Rhode Island’s past with its government today.
Printables & worksheets
More ways to practice with this story — every sheet is built from the text itself, answer key included where it counts.
Get all 4 sheets as one workbook
One PDF with a cover, a contents page and every answer key at the back — color the page in, then keep going on paper.
vocabulary
Match the passage words to their meanings, then fill the missing words back into real sentences.
writing prompts
Two writing tasks that build on the passage, with plenty of lines to write on.
Print and learn about the Rhode Island State House
Download this free coloring page to explore the State House’s dome, columns, and front steps. It is one of our printable coloring pages for learning about important places.
Pair the coloring page with the reading passage “Rhode Island’s House on the Hill” to discover how state government works. Comprehension questions and a glossary support understanding of the passage.
Use the activity in the classroom or at home for a lesson about Rhode Island, architecture, or state government.