Encourage students to make inferences by combining what they learn from a text with their own background knowledge.

What does the metaphor of the river mean to you? Read "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by Langston Hughes.

In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.

Young readers and sports enthusiasts will have a ball practicing sequence of events in this biography of Jackie Robinson. 

Use this illustrated reader to help kids learn about Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to enter space.

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.