Black History Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets – Martin Luther King Jr. WH Questions

The Black History Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets – Martin Luther King Jr. WH Questions and Text Analysis Activities are thoughtfully designed to help young learners understand the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through guided reading and meaningful questioning. This resource uses age-appropriate passages paired with WH questions to strengthen comprehension and critical thinking skills. The Black History Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets – Martin Luther King Jr. WH Questions and Text Analysis Activities are ideal for Elementary School classrooms and can be easily adapted for Kindergarten (K), 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade learners. Each worksheet encourages students to identify key details, analyze important ideas, and express their understanding using complete sentences. Educators in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia will find this resource especially useful for Black History Month lessons, literacy centers, independent practice, homework, or guided reading groups. The repeated structure across pages builds student confidence while reinforcing essential reading strategies. By using the Black History Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets – Martin Luther King Jr. WH Questions and Text Analysis Activities, students not only improve reading skills but also reflect on themes of equality, justice, and leadership. This resource supports meaningful discussions and helps learners connect Dr. King’s message to their own lives and communities.

Usage

• Black History Month lessons
• Reading comprehension practice
• Literacy centers
• Small group instruction
• Homework or assessment
• Social studies integration

Activity

• Read the informational passage carefully
• Identify important dates, names, and ideas
• Answer WH questions using complete sentences
• Analyze the text for meaning and themes
• Discuss how Martin Luther King Jr.’s message applies today

Tools Needed

• Pencil
• Crayons or colored pencils (optional)
• Highlighter (optional)

Page Size

• 8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction

• Read the passage on the left-hand page carefully
• Focus on key details such as who, what, when, where, why, and how
• Answer all WH questions on the right-hand page in complete sentences
• Review your answers for accuracy and text evidence
• Discuss and reflect on the themes with a teacher, parent, or classmate