Black History Month Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

Black History Month is coming! Get your students ready to dive into the lives of some incredible Influential Black Leaders with these amazing Black History Month Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions. We're talking about legends like Oprah Winfrey, Martin Luther King Jr., Wilma Rudolph, and so many more.

These passages are like hidden gems just waiting to be discovered by your students. They'll be able to delve into the inspiring stories and achievements of these influential leaders. It's the perfect way to grow their knowledge and appreciation of Black history.

Oh, and let me tell you about the versatility of these reading practice passages. They're perfect for all sorts of activities, like warm-ups, bell work, homework assignments, or even weekly assessments. You name it, these passages have got you covered.

The best part? Your students can work on these passages independently in their literacy groups or guided reading groups. They can choose from different options too! We've got multiple-choice questions, comprehension check, and even graphic organizers. That way, they can focus on their individual skills and learning preferences.

Included in this package:

13 nonfiction reading passages about

Frederick Douglass

George Washington Carver

Matthew Henson

Harriet Tubman

Mary McLeod Bethune

Bessie Coleman

Hattie McDaniel

Katherine Johnson

Jackie Robinson

Martin Luther King Jr.

Oprah Winfrey

Jesse Owens

Wilma Rudolph

Each passage comes with 2 practice sheets: Reading Comprehension Check and Context Clues

(~All questions are Common Core Aligned and designed to assess students’ comprehension after reading the passage.)

3 Bonus Reading Graphic Organizers: Vocabulary Record, Main Idea and Key Details, and Making Inference

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