Explore the life and achievements of Ruby Bridges with this reading comprehension resource for Year 5 and Year 6 (Upper Key Stage 2).
The information text introduces pupils to Ruby Bridges, an important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. Pupils will learn about her childhood in Louisiana, the racial segregation that existed in American schools and her historic experience in 1960, when she became the first Black child to attend the previously all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. The text also explores the challenges she faced, the support she received from her teacher, Barbara Henry, and her later work promoting equality and educational opportunities. Pupils will discover how Ruby’s courage helped challenge racial segregation and made her an important symbol of the struggle for civil rights. The activities help pupils develop their reading comprehension skills, including retrieving information, making inferences and explaining their answers.
What’s included:
- Informational reading text
- 10 comprehension questions
- 2 grammar questions
- 7 multiple-choice questions
- Crossword
- Wordsearch
- Extension writing activity
- Teacher presentation
- Answer sheets
This resource can be used for whole-class reading, guided reading, independent work, homework or cover lessons. It is particularly useful for UKS2 English, Black History Month, the American Civil Rights Movement, racial segregation, equality, historical biographies and literacy activities.
All activities are prepared and ready to print, making this a straightforward resource for practising reading comprehension skills while learning about Ruby Bridges and her contribution to civil rights.
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