Rosa Parks Reading Passage

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Rachel Morrison

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History-Social Science Content Standards for California Public Schools
Rosa Parks Reading Passage
This worksheet introduces 1st graders to Rosa Parks and her brave act of standing up for civil rights. Students will read a short passage about how Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus, which helped spark the Civil Rights Movement. After reading, students will answer a comprehension question to check their understanding. Teachers can use this worksheet to teach about the importance of standing up for what is right and the impact of one person's courage in making a difference.
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