Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Comprehension WH Questions

A file or printable companion for Boom Cards

by Limes & Lemon

Price: 350 points or $3.5 USD

Subjects: ela,martinLutherKingDay,blackHistoryMonth,litReadingComprehension,whQuestions

Grades: 2,3,4,5

Description: Martin Luther King Jr. Day reading comprehension passages, WH questions, main idea, social studies worksheets, Grades 2-5 Engage Grades 2-5 students with this no-prep Martin Luther King Jr. Day Reading Comprehension Pack! Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, or whole-class lessons. Students explore the life, leadership, and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. while developing reading comprehension skills through scaffolded nonfiction passages and activities that focus on justice, equality, and peaceful change. Product Structure • Level 1 (Grades 2-3): 4 passages, WH MCQs • Level 2 (Grades 3-4): 3 passages, WH questions + main idea short answer • Level 3 (Grades 4-5): 3 passages, critical thinking + extended response • True/False Review Page (1 page) • Coloring Pages (2 pages - peace dove, raised hands, microphone, freedom torch) • Answer Key included What’s Included • 10 engaging nonfiction passages + scaffolded questions • 3 WH questions + 1 main idea question per passage • 1 True/False review page • 2 bonus coloring pages • Complete answer key Topics Included • Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.? • Why Do We Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day? • Martin Luther King Jr.’s Childhood • What Is Equality? • Peaceful Protests and Change • The “I Have a Dream” Speech • Civil Rights and Fairness • The Meaning of Justice and Equality • How Martin Luther King Jr. Changed History • Being a Leader Through Peace Perfect For • Martin Luther King Jr. Day & Black History Month lessons