Ruby Bridges Brave First Grader 1960 & Comprehension Test

Ruby Bridges Brave First Grader 1960
__________About: __________
Ruby Bridges was a six year old girl who, in 1960, became the first
Black child to attend an all white elementary school in New Orleans,
Louisiana. Her daily walk past angry crowds became one of the most
powerful images of the American civil rights movement. Her story
matters because it shows how courage, family support, and a good
teacher can help change unfair rules. This worksheet covers her early
life, her first year at William Frantz Elementary School, and her lasting
legacy.
__________What’s Included: __________
This worksheet features Article (6 paragraphs), True/False (15
statements), Comprehension Questions (6), Multiple Choice (15),
Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out (30
words).
__________Target Grades: __________
Grades +5
__________Teacher Note: __________
This worksheet helps students connect a single childhood experience
to the larger struggle for equal education in the United States.
Encourage students to discuss how Ruby, her teacher, and her
community each played a part. Use the evaluation question as a short
class debate or a reflective writing prompt.