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Martin Luther King Jr. Biography Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital

Rated 4.74 out of 5, based on 158 reviews
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Grade Levels
5th - 7th, Homeschool
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9 Pages + Digital Version
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This resource sparked a very engaging discussion in my class. The students were so engaged they requested more information on civil rights.
Great resource to use with junior grade students to learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. and social justice
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Description

Learn about the inspiring life of Martin Luther King Jr. with this reading comprehension resource, designed for 5th to 7th graders. This unit offers a detailed exploration of one of history’s most influential figures and includes activities and questions to enhance students' understanding and reading skills. Includes printable PDF and interactive digital formats (Google Slides™ and Easel). It's perfect for classroom, homeschool, and distance learning settings.

KEY FEATURES

  • Engaging Biography: Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s remarkable life and legacy through a captivating biography written for middle school students.
  • Reading Comprehension Activities: Includes a variety of activities such as text evidence analysis, context clues, making inferences, and answering literal questions to boost comprehension skills.
  • Print & Digital Formats: Flexible learning with both printable PDF, Google Slides™, Easel versions for individual, group, or remote education.
  • Interactive Learning Experience: The PDF version features QR codes for instant feedback.
  • Designed for Grades 5-7: Ideal for students in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades, with content adaptable for different skill levels.
  • Comprehensive Learning Package: Includes a full answer key, graphic organizer, and activities suitable for group or individual work, making it ideal for classroom centers, homework, or summer reading.
  • Easy No-Prep Format: Ready-to-print or use digitally, ensuring a seamless integration into your curriculum.


RELATED RESOURCES

Other biographies are available as follows:

George Washington

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

Alexander Hamilton

Benjamin Franklin

James Madison

Abraham Lincoln

Donald Trump

Anne Frank

Christopher Columbus

Harriet Tubman

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nelson Mandela

The Founding Fathers
Heroes of History

Biographies of Influential Figures in World and U.S. History

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rick Whitehead has been a teacher and author for over 30 years in public and private practice. His background includes teaching in public schools, curriculum development, school program design, private mentoring and author of juvenile fiction. He is devoted to helping children learn and grow by providing high-quality resources that are highly motivating and effective even for the most reluctant learners.

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9 Pages + Digital Version
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Standards

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Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of the grades 4–5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

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