Explore the lives and contributions of six inspiring Black Brazilians with this illustrated reading and activity pack for primary ESL/EFL learners.

Through short, accessible biographies, pupils meet gymnast Rebeca Andrade, scientist Sonia Guimarães, writer Conceição Evaristo, actor Lázaro Ramos, singer Milton Nascimento and geographer Milton Santos.

What’s included?

• Illustrated reading cards: Six short biographies introducing people from sport, science, literature, entertainment, music and geography.
• Who Are the Two? Read clues and identify two people who match each description.
• Fact File: Complete a table with professions and information from the texts.
• Read and Draw: Illustrate sentences and identify the people they describe.
• Job Detectives: Complete profession clues and find the answers in a word search.
• A Title for Each Story: Match each person to a title that summarises their biography.
• Meet Someone New! Research another Black Brazilian person using a guided fact file, portrait space and profession word bank.

Learning focus

Reading comprehension, finding information, making connections between texts, profession and action vocabulary, and introductory research skills.

Designed for primary learners, particularly ages 8–11, with teacher support as needed. All pupil-facing instructions are in English, and the pages feature a coordinated yellow design with clear writing and drawing spaces.

Use this resource to support lessons around Brazilian Black Awareness Day (20 November) or to explore Black Brazilian contributions throughout the year.