Dr Martin Luther King and His Legacy | Reading Comprehension | Year 3/4

Help students explore history, justice, and leadership with this meaningful Year 3/4 reading comprehension text, Dr Martin Luther King and His Legacy. This rich nonfiction passage introduces students to the life of Martin Luther King Jr., his role in the Civil Rights Movement, and the lasting impact of his words, beliefs, and actions.

Rather than focusing on one moment alone, this resource helps students understand King’s journey—from his childhood experiences with segregation to his leadership in peaceful protest and his enduring legacy after his death. Students will explore key ideas such as equality, courage, nonviolent resistance, and responsibility, while also examining how powerful language can inspire change.

This resource is ideal for whole-class instruction, small-group reading, or integrated ELA and social studies lessons. It supports essential upper-elementary reading skills including summarizing, making inferences, analyzing author’s message, identifying themes, and using text evidence. The text is written at an appropriate level for Year 3/4 students, balancing maturity with accessibility.

Perfect for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, or civil rights units, this Year 3/4 reading comprehension encourages thoughtful discussion, reflection, and critical thinking—helping students see how one person’s voice can influence history and continue to shape the world today.

What’s Included:

• 2 Pages of Explanation / How-To Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
• 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
• “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – perfect for emerging or reluctant readers
• Extension Activities for winter science, instruction writing, and creative design
• 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach)
• An additional 3 Worksheets to support teaching and learning
• Now includes “Mixed Up!” – gives teachers extra flexibility (e.g. assessment, variety, reusability)
• 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
• Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners)
• Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
• Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress

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