Thurgood Marshall Reading Comprehension & Biography Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade

A bundle of two resources that span five lessons about the pioneering American civil rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Firstly, there are close reading activities which come with an informational text, a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing. Included in the close reading activity: A teacher presentation to introduce the subject An informational text A comprehension activity with ten questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity A multiple choice quiz with seven questions An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning A wordsearch puzzle Included in the biography writing unit: Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs Writing templates for four draft paragraphs Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion A template for students to write up their neat biography text A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Creative writing sessions Guided reading sessions Reading & writing interventions Assessment practice Emergency sub plans