Black History Reading Passage & Questions: Madam CJ Walker
by Voices of the Village © 2026
Price: $1.5 USD
Subjects: ela,informationalText,keyIdeasAndDetails,textEvidence
Grades: 3,4
Description
Build reading comprehension and text evidence skills while learning about Madam C.J. Walker, a groundbreaking Black entrepreneur! Students read three short informational passages about her early life, the creation of her hair-care business, and how she helped other Black women build financial independence. Using the “Read It, Find It, Prove It!” format, students answer a comprehension question and then return to the passage to identify the sentence that proves their answer. Includes: 3 short passages • 6 self-checking questions • key details • text evidence • Black History Grades: 3rd–4th