World War 2 Leaders Biography & ‘About Me’ Activity | WWII History Reading & Comprehension

Teach World War 2 history in a fun, interactive way!
This engaging WWII activity helps students build reading comprehension skills while learning about seven influential leaders from the war. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this resource combines short nonfiction biographies with a creative “About Me” page to reinforce key facts.

What’s Included:

• 7 one-page biographies of major World War 2 leaders:
  • Adolf Hitler — Germany
  • Joseph Stalin — Soviet Union
  • Benito Mussolini — Italy
  • Charles de Gaulle — France
  • Emperor Hirohito — Japan
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt — United States
  • Winston Churchill — Great Britain
• 7 matching “About Me” worksheets (color, cut, paste)
• Country flags and leader portraits for hands-on learning

How It Works:
Students read each leader’s biography, then complete the “About Me” page by adding important facts, photos, and the country flag. This project can be done independently or in small groups, and is perfect for quiet work or self-paced learning.

Skills Covered:

• Reading comprehension of historical nonfiction
• Summarizing key points
• Geography & political history connections
• Fine motor skills (cutting, pasting, coloring)

Details:

• Best for ages 9+ (Grades 4–9)
• Great for homeschool or classroom use
• Works as a stand-alone activity or part of a full World War 2 unit
• No prep required — just print and teach!

This activity is part of the Stories in History – Modern American History full-year curriculum, available separately for even more engaging history resources.