Selma March Differentiated Texts KS3

Selma to Montgomery – Differentiated Informational Texts & Comprehension Activities (Ages 10–14)

Teach the Selma to Montgomery marches with this differentiated reading resource featuring two leveled informational texts and engaging activities suitable for Key Stage 2–4 classrooms.

Students explore the systematic barriers Black Americans faced under Jim Crow laws, the organisation behind the voting rights campaign in Selma, the violence of Bloody Sunday, the federal government’s response, and the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. Both texts support understanding of constitutional rights, nonviolent protest, civic action, and the broader Civil Rights Movement.

Two Differentiated Reading Levels (Same Content, Adjusted Complexity)

Lower Level (Ages 10–12 | ≈ 800L–900L) Clear language and shorter sentences make complex historical concepts accessible without sacrificing accuracy.

Higher Level (Ages 12–14 | ≈ 1000L–1100L) More demanding vocabulary and varied sentence structures support deeper analysis and discussion.

Both texts cover identical content, making differentiation seamless across ability levels.

What’s Included — 16 Printable Worksheets

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

✔ Full answer keys included ✔ No preparation required – print and teach
Part of a differentiated Civil Rights / Black History reading series featuring key figures:
Greensboro Sit-Ins Civil Rights
Brown v Board Education Reading KS2-3
Rosa Parks Biography
Montgomery Bus Boycott Diff. Texts KS3
Martin Luther King Jr Biography
Ruby Bridges Biography
Harriet Tubman Biography
Frederick Douglass Biography
Little Rock Nine School Desegregation