Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington

In this Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans. Students read a brief passage about Washington's life, then answer questions to help them reflect on what they have learned. Designed for a second and third grade curriculum, this worksheet supports children as they improve their nonfiction comprehension skills and learn to answer who, what, where, why, and how questions.