Ruby Bridges Reading Comprehension

Ruby Bridges – Differentiated Biography Texts & Comprehension Activities (Years 5–10)

Teach Ruby Bridges’ role in school desegregation with a respectful, historically accurate resource featuring three differentiated nonfiction texts (Low, Mid, High). Students learn about segregation and desegregation in New Orleans, Ruby’s first year integrating a previously all-white public school, community resistance, federal involvement, and the lasting significance of her courage and resilience. Ideal for whole-class teaching, guided reading, intervention, and EAL support.

Three Differentiated Reading Levels (Same Content, Adjusted Complexity)
Low: Years 5–7 | Mid: Years 6–8 | High: Years 8–10

What’s Included: 8 Activities per Text (24 Total!)

Each reading level includes 8 engaging comprehension and response activities:

• Traditional written response questions
• Cloze summary task
• SAT-style multiple-choice quiz (3 pages high level / 2 pages mid & low)
• True or False quiz
• 2 crossword puzzles (vocabulary-focused)
• Word search
• Mixed-format question sheet combining multiple question styles

Part of a differentiated Civil Rights reading series featuring key figures:
Rosa Parks Biography
Martin Luther King Jr Biography
Harriet Tubman Biography