This engaging and accessible reading comprehension activity helps pupils learn about Rosa Parks, segregation, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the impact of the Civil Rights Movement. Complete with differentiated worksheets, inclusive of visual aids to tell the story to support SEND.

Designed for KS2 learners (Years 4–6), this resource includes an informative, age-appropriate reading passage followed by a range of comprehension questions to develop retrieval, inference, and explanation skills. It supports both History and English objectives, making it ideal for cross-curricular learning.

Perfect for Black History Month lessons, Civil Rights topics, equality discussions, guided reading sessions, homework, or end-of-unit assessments, this worksheet encourages thoughtful reflection on fairness, courage, and social change.

What’s Included:

Informative reading passage about Rosa Parks

Retrieval questions

Inference questions

Extended written response opportunities

Clear, print-ready layout

Suitable for independent work or small group support

Curriculum Links:

KS2 History – significant individuals and events

KS2 English – reading comprehension and written responses

PSHE – equality, respect and diversity

This resource is easy to use, low prep, and designed to spark meaningful classroom discussion.

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