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Kindergarten - 4th Grade Black History Month Comprehension Questions Worksheets : Page 2

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens

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.

The History of African American Spirituals

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.

Biography of Wangari Maathai

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.

Biography: Booker T. Washington

Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.

Historical Heroes: George Washington Carver

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

Jazz Greats: Etta James

Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader&rsquo;s theater activity.

Readers’ Theater: Martin Luther King, Jr. 

In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.

Civil Rights Sit-Ins

Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.

W.E.B. Du Bois

Introduce children to American playwright Lorraine Hanberry, who was only 29 years old when she won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play for "A Raisin in the Sun."

Historical Heroes: Lorraine Hansberry

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

Famous Black Americans Quiz

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Martin Luther King, Jr. Learners will decide which two statements are true and which is a lie.

Two Truths and One Lie: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.

Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison

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

Making Inferences: Courageous Leaders Part 1

Learn more about marches for freedom during the civil rights movement with the worksheet The Selma to Montgomery March.

The Selma to Montgomery March

In this historical heroes 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.

Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this soulful worksheet!

History of Soul

Children learn about Olympian Florence Griffith Joyner, a record-breaking silver and gold medalist in track and field, in this sports biography worksheet.

Famous Olympians: Florence Griffith Joyner

In the worksheet, The Veteran Cathay Williams,  learners will read about a female veteran who helped pave the way for females to serve in the military. Cathay Williams was the only woman Buffalo Soldier. Find a differentiated works

The Veteran Cathay Williams

Learn more about this amazing artist in this printable biography when studying the fine arts or Black History Month.

Alvin Ailey Biography

Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress from the South, and was an inspiration to all involved in American politics.

Barbara Jordan

Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.

Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes

Get to know John Coltrane, a jazz legend, with this music history worksheet! Read his mini-biography and answer some trivia.

Jazz Greats: John Coltrane

This worksheet introduces students to Jesse Owens, whose successes in the 1938 Olympics made history and paved the way for African-Americans in all sports and fields.

Jesse Owens

Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.

Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus

Learn about the Tuskegee Institute, an important site in American History. It was one of the first universities made to help educate African Americans.

Tuskegee Institute

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