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Rosa Parks: Mother of the Civil Rights Movement — Reading Comprehension

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This engaging reading passage tells the story of Rosa Parks and her pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Written for grades 4-5, the content explains how Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in December 1955, leading to her arrest and the subsequent 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott. Students will learn about segregation laws, the formation of the boycott under Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership, and how the Supreme Court eventually ruled that bus segregation was unconstitutional. The passage explores why Rosa Parks is called the 'Mother of the Civil Rights Movement' and her lasting legacy. The resource includes 10 carefully crafted multiple choice questions testing comprehension of historical facts, sequence of events, and key concepts like boycotts and segregation, making it perfect for classroom instruction or homeschool use.

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  • • Independent reading practice
  • • Progress monitoring

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