The Little Rock Nine - Civil Rights

The Little Rock Nine – Differentiated Biography Texts & Comprehension Activities (Years 8–10)

Support meaningful learning about the American Civil Rights Movement with this historically accurate resource exploring the 1957 Little Rock school desegregation crisis. Students discover how nine Black teenagers challenged racial segregation, the constitutional conflict between state and federal authority, and the courage required to defend equal rights.

Two Differentiated Reading Levels (Same Content, Subtle Adjustments)
Higher Level (Years 9–10 | ~1050L–1150L)
Sophisticated vocabulary and complex sentence structures for deeper analysis of constitutional principles.
Lower Level (Years 8–9 | ~1000L–1100L)
Slightly streamlined language whilst maintaining historical depth and academic rigour.
Both texts cover identical content with only modest vocabulary adjustments, ensuring consistent teaching across abilities.

What’s Included: 8 Activities per Text (20 Total)

• Double-sided written response questions
• Cloze activity for comprehension and recall
• 2 differentiated vocabulary crosswords
• Word search with key terms
• Multiple-choice assessment
• True or False quiz
• Engaging mixed-format question sheets

✔ Full answer keys included
✔ No preparation required
✔ Suitable for history, literacy, and cross-curricular units

Part of a differentiated Civil Rights / Black History reading series featuring key figures:
Rosa Parks Biography
Montgomery Bus Boycott Diff. Texts KS3
Martin Luther King Jr Biography
Ruby Bridges Biography
Harriet Tubman Biography
Frederick Douglass Biography
Greensboro Sit-Ins Civil Rights Reading