Martin Luther King Reading Comprehension

These are Martin Luther King Jr Reading comprehension passages and Questions for KS2, which include a range of nonfiction texts about Martin Luther King Jr., whilst also including comprehension questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for each one. Each text has a non-fiction reading text, followed by five comprehension questions. There are then black and white versions of the passages, should they be required.

Passages are:

• Words That Last a Lifetime (A poem about Martin Luther King Jr.'s infamous speech)
• A Letter to Martin Luther King Jr. (a fictional letter to Dr. King from Joy, who was in the crowd that day)
• Did You Know (a set of 7 little-known facts about Martin Luther King Jr.)
• Martin Luther King Jr. biography
• All About Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech

What’s included?

• 5 nonfiction Martin Luther King Jr. passages - one poem, one ‘little known facts’ page, one biography, one informational text and a letter
• 20 reading comprehension questions - include questions on main idea and key details, quoting accurately from the text and vocabulary questions
• Black and white versions of the worksheets

Your class will enjoy the variety of passages and questions. There is lots to keep them busy, as they work through the questions.

This activity would be perfect for Black History Month.

The passages and activities could be printed out and given to the children as a pack. This would make it perfect for a supply teacher day in the month of October, or anytime!

There’s not much to prepare… All you need to do is print the sheets out and hand to pupils!

Please note that this resource is not editable.