Description

Africans We Should Know – Reading Comprehension Pack (Grades 8–11)
Bring stories of courage, leadership, and change into your classroom. This ready-to-use resource introduces students to eight remarkable African leaders and thinkers, encouraging reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding of African and global history.

Featured Individuals

• Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti – Nigeria’s activist and first woman to drive

• Agathe Uwilingiyimana – Rwanda’s Prime Minister and symbol of peace

• Steve Biko – South Africa’s voice of Black Consciousness

• Harriet Tubman – Leader of the Underground Railroad

• Robert Sobukwe – South Africa’s Pan-African visionary

• Kwame Nkrumah – Ghana’s first president

• Shaka Zulu – Warrior king of the Zulu nation

• Doria Shafik – Egyptian feminist and women’s rights advocate

What’s Included

• 8 one-page reading passages

• 5 comprehension questions + 3 reflective/critical thinking questions per passage

• Pronunciation guides for each name

• Five-page layout per passage for easy classroom or independent use

Why Teachers Love It

• Engaging, diverse, and critical-thinking focused

• No prep: print and use immediately

• Versatile: reading practice, social studies, Black History Month, women’s history, or cross-curricular learning

How to Use

• One passage per week for reading and discussion

• Reflective questions for journals or essays

• Group presentations or debates based on biography themes

• Ideal for classroom lessons, literacy centers, homework, or enrichment projects