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Martin Luther King Jr Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions

Martin Luther King Jr Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions

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Flexible Ways to Use

✔ Great for use during reading time at school or home
✔ Pairs well with seasonal or thematic units to add variety
✔ Works as a close reading activity—read once for fluency, again for comprehension
✔ Use as independent practice, small group instruction, homework, or extra review

Supports a Range of Learners

✔ Adaptable for various reading levels—perfect for differentiated instruction
✔ Helpful for homeschoolers, special education programs, and intervention settings
✔ Designed to support English language learners and developing readers
✔ Clear structure and vocabulary build confidence and comprehension
✔ Engaging topics keep students motivated and focused

Quick Setup

Just print and go—no prep needed! Whether you're teaching in a classroom, tutoring one-on-one, or supporting your child at home, these reading comprehension passages offer a ready-to-use solution for building literacy skills through engaging content.

Looking for a no-prep Martin Luther King Jr reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These Martin Luther King Jr–themed reading comprehension passages are designed for young readers at a Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade reading level. Each passage supports fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, and features engaging nonfiction texts centered around Martin Luther King Jr, the Civil Rights movement, and key historical events.

Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, tutoring, or small group instruction, this resource offers a meaningful way to practice reading skills with age-appropriate and accessible content.

What’s Included:

  • 8 nonfiction reading comprehension passages
  • Comprehension questions for each passage
  • Vocabulary words related to Martin Luther King Jr
  • Print-and-go format—no prep required!

Topics Included:

  • What is Martin Luther King Jr Day
  • When is Martin Luther King Jr Day
  • Who was Martin Luther King Jr
  • I Have a Dream speech
  • Civil Rights Movement
  • Coretta Scott King
  • Peaceful protests
  • How did Martin Luther King Jr die

Each passage introduces fun, familiar, and meaningful topics connected to Martin Luther King Jr Day and Black History Month, helping learners build key reading skills in a supportive and engaging way.

Perfect For:

✔ Blending literacy and themed learning in one activity
✔ Small group work, independent reading, or one-on-one instruction
✔ Classroom teachers, homeschool families, tutors, and interventionists
✔ Literacy centers, morning work, early finishers, or homework
✔ Supportive for ESL learners, special education, and differentiated instruction

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