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History of Hip Hop Music
History of Hip Hop Music
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History of Hip Hop Music
Fourth Grade
Reading
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!
Worksheet
History of Hip Hop Music
History of Hip Hop Music
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History of Hip Hop Music
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
History of Jazz
History of Jazz
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History of Jazz
Fourth Grade
Reading
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.
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History of Jazz
History of Jazz
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History of Jazz
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
Interactive Worksheet
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Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
Third Grade
Reading
In this Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline worksheet, students will learn about the life of an important historical figure.
Interactive Worksheet
Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
Interactive Worksheet
Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
In this Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline worksheet, students will learn about the life of an important historical figure.
Third Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
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Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.
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Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
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Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Star, Mae Jemison
The Star, Mae Jemison
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The Star, Mae Jemison
Fourth Grade
Reading
Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!
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The Star, Mae Jemison
The Star, Mae Jemison
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The Star, Mae Jemison
Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Biography of Wangari Maathai
Biography of Wangari Maathai
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Biography of Wangari Maathai
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.
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Biography of Wangari Maathai
Biography of Wangari Maathai
Worksheet
Biography of Wangari Maathai
Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The History of African American Spirituals
The History of African American Spirituals
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The History of African American Spirituals
Fourth Grade
Reading
In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.
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The History of African American Spirituals
The History of African American Spirituals
Worksheet
The History of African American Spirituals
In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Fourth Grade
Reading
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.
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Biography: Booker T. Washington
Biography: Booker T. Washington
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Biography: Booker T. Washington
Fourth Grade
Reading
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.
Worksheet
Biography: Booker T. Washington
Biography: Booker T. Washington
Worksheet
Biography: Booker T. Washington
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.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Jazz Greats - Thelonious Monk
Jazz Greats - Thelonious Monk
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Jazz Greats - Thelonious Monk
Fifth Grade
Reading
Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African American jazz legends! Here’s a page on Thelonious Monk, the first name in the modern jazz movement.
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Jazz Greats - Thelonious Monk
Jazz Greats - Thelonious Monk
Worksheet
Jazz Greats - Thelonious Monk
Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African American jazz legends! Here’s a page on Thelonious Monk, the first name in the modern jazz movement.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Etta James
Jazz Greats: Etta James
Worksheet
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Jazz Greats: Etta James
Fourth Grade
Reading
This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.
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Jazz Greats: Etta James
Jazz Greats: Etta James
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Etta James
This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Make a Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline
Make a Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline
Activity
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Make a Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline
Fourth Grade
Reading
Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.
Activity
Make a Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline
Make a Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline
Activity
Make a Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline
Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Activity
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
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Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.
Worksheet
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Worksheet
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Worksheet
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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.
Worksheet
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Worksheet
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
A Misty Copeland Biography
A Misty Copeland Biography
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A Misty Copeland Biography
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.
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A Misty Copeland Biography
A Misty Copeland Biography
Worksheet
A Misty Copeland Biography
Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
Activity
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Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
Fourth Grade
Reading
Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.
Activity
Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
Activity
Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Activity
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Worksheet
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Women in History: Marian Anderson
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.
Worksheet
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Worksheet
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
Worksheet
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African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
Third Grade
Reading
Children learn about the history and legacy of Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-black towns formed after the passage of the 13th Amendment.
Worksheet
African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
Worksheet
African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
Children learn about the history and legacy of Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-black towns formed after the passage of the 13th Amendment.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
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Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
Fifth Grade
Reading
Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African-American jazz legend Charlie Parker!
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African-American jazz legend Charlie Parker!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
Worksheet
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Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
Fifth Grade
Reading
The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.
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Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
Worksheet
Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Civil Rights Court Cases
Civil Rights Court Cases
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Civil Rights Court Cases
Fifth Grade
Reading
In this Court Cases worksheet, students read descriptions of five landmark decisions, then match them to their correct name.
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Civil Rights Court Cases
Civil Rights Court Cases
Worksheet
Civil Rights Court Cases
In this Court Cases worksheet, students read descriptions of five landmark decisions, then match them to their correct name.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
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“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Fourth Grade
Reading
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.
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
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.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
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Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Worksheet
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Who is Katherine Johnson?
Fourth Grade
Reading
Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.
Worksheet
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Who is Katherine Johnson?
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Who is Katherine Johnson?
Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Tuskegee Institute
Tuskegee Institute
Worksheet
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Tuskegee Institute
Fourth Grade
Reading
Learn about the Tuskegee Institute, an important site in American History. It was one of the first universities made to help educate African Americans.
Worksheet
Tuskegee Institute
Tuskegee Institute
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Tuskegee Institute
Learn about the Tuskegee Institute, an important site in American History. It was one of the first universities made to help educate African Americans.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus
Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus
Worksheet
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Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus
Fourth Grade
Reading
Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus
Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus
Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The March on Washington
The March on Washington
Worksheet
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The March on Washington
Fifth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, children read about the March on Washington, the ideals that inspired it,  and the people who attended it.
Worksheet
The March on Washington
The March on Washington
Worksheet
The March on Washington
In this worksheet, children read about the March on Washington, the ideals that inspired it,  and the people who attended it.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Worksheet
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Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Third Grade
Reading
Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.
Worksheet
Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Worksheet
Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.
Third Grade
Reading
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About 5th Grade Black History Month Common Core Reading Comprehension Resources

On Education.com, this page provides 5th Grade Black History Month Common Core reading comprehension resources, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer prompts, and creative activities that help students explore influential figures, historical events, and cultural milestones. These materials are designed to align with educational standards while engaging students in analyzing texts, finding evidence, and summarizing informational content.

This section offers printable worksheets, interactive lesson plans, timeline activities, and biography exercises that encourage critical thinking and deepen understanding of Black history. By incorporating diverse teaching tools, educators can create engaging lessons that meet curriculum goals while fostering appreciation of historical contributions.

Parents and teachers can use these resources to provide structured learning during Black History Month or incorporate social studies and reading practice into daily instruction. Accessing prepared materials saves time in lesson planning while delivering focused, standards-aligned content for repeatable classroom or learning-from-home activities.