The Montgomery Bus Boycott | Reading Comprehension | Year 3/4

Teach an important moment in American history with this engaging Year 3/4 reading comprehension text about The Montgomery Bus Boycott. This nonfiction passage explains how unfair bus segregation laws led to a powerful peaceful protest that helped launch the Civil Rights Movement.

Students learn about Rosa Parks’ brave decision, the role of Martin Luther King Jr., and how the African American community worked together for over a year to demand equality. The text highlights key themes such as justice, courage, nonviolent protest, and community action.

Ideal for ELA and social studies lessons, this resource supports essential reading skills including summarising, inference, cause and effect, and using text evidence. Perfect for Black History Month, MLK Day, or civil rights units, this Year 3/4 reading comprehension encourages thoughtful discussion and meaningful learning.

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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Free Supporting Video

A short, child-friendly video is available to support this lesson and reinforce key ideas.

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