Description

Introduce your students to 25 influential LGBTQIA+ figures with this carefully curated collection of reading passages designed specifically for grades 4-7. From pioneering activist Harvey Milk to Olympic athlete Megan Rapinoe, entertainment icons like RuPaul and Ellen DeGeneres, to groundbreaking figures like Christine Jorgensen and Bayard Rustin, this diverse collection spans various time periods, professions, and contributions.

What’s Included in This Resource:

• 24 engaging biographies written at a 4th-7th grade reading level
• Age-appropriate content covering birth, childhood, career achievements, and LGBTQ+ community significance
• “Fast Facts” feature boxes highlighting interesting information about each person
• 5 Common Core-aligned comprehension questions per biography (2 literal, 3 higher-order thinking)
• Complete answer key with detailed explanations for easy implementation

Perfect for Multiple Classroom Applications:

• Literacy centers and guided reading sessions
• Social studies and history lessons
• Character education and diversity discussions
• Pride Month and LGBTQ+ History Month activities
• Independent reading practice
• Homework assignments
• Substitute teacher plans
• Distance learning
• Homeschool environments

Aligned with Educational Standards

These informational text passages address multiple Common Core ELA standards for reading informational texts, including identifying main ideas, analyzing text structures, determining meaning of domain-specific vocabulary, and drawing inferences from text.

Promotes Both Academic Skills and Inclusive Education

While strengthening critical reading comprehension skills, these biographies introduce students to diverse role models who have made significant contributions across various fields including politics, entertainment, sports, activism, business, science, literature, and the arts.

Easy to Implement

Available as an instantly downloadable PDF, this ready-to-use resource saves valuable planning time while helping you create an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel represented and valued. Print what you need when you need it – perfect for whole-class instruction or differentiated learning groups.

Foster both literacy skills and cultural understanding with this essential classroom resource that celebrates the achievements and perseverance of remarkable individuals from the LGBTQ+ community.