Teach your ESL and ELL students about one of the most influential heroes in American history with these differentiated Harriet Tubman reading comprehension passages and activities. This Black History Month resource includes three leveled texts (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) designed specifically for multilingual learners who need accessible language, scaffolded support, and meaningful content.
Whether you're teaching Black History Month, biography units, or courage and leadership, these no-prep passages help students build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension skills, and develop confidence with grade-level content—without feeling overwhelmed.
✨ What’s Included
This printable resource includes THREE complete levels of the Harriet Tubman biography:
✅ Beginner Level (Newcomer–Early Intermediate)
Simplified passage (200–400L)
Visuals and vocabulary support
5 multiple-choice comprehension questions
Writing prompt with sentence starters
Challenge question for higher-order thinking
Answer key
✅ Intermediate Level (400–600L)
Expanded passage with more detail
10 multiple-choice comprehension questions
Short constructed-response prompts
Writing task with evidence support
Answer key
✅ Advanced Level (600–800L)
Rigorous grade-level passage with academic vocabulary
10 comprehension questions (main idea, inference, character traits, text evidence, and more)
Evidence-based writing prompt
Answer key
Skills Students Will Practice
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary and context clues
Main idea & details
Inference and text evidence
Character analysis
Writing with complete sentences
Responding to text-based prompts
Perfect For:
Black History Month lessons
ESL/ELL reading groups
Newcomer support
Social studies integration
Substitute plans
Literacy centers & stations
Small-group intervention
Early finishers
Homework or independent practice
Why Teachers Love It
This resource is designed to help multilingual learners access important historical content without feeling frustrated by language barriers. Each level has the same topic, allowing you to support every student while keeping the class working on the same theme.
No prep. No stress. Truly differentiated.
When you purchase this resource, you will get access to a Google folder where you will find the activities.
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Teach your ESL and ELL students about one of the most influential heroes in American history with these differentiated Harriet Tubman reading comprehension passages and activities. This Black History Month resource includes three leveled texts (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) designed specifically for multilingual learners who need accessible language, scaffolded support, and meaningful content.
Whether you're teaching Black History Month, biography units, or courage and leadership, these no-prep passages help students build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension skills, and develop confidence with grade-level content—without feeling overwhelmed.
✨ What’s Included
This printable resource includes THREE complete levels of the Harriet Tubman biography:
✅ Beginner Level (Newcomer–Early Intermediate)
Simplified passage (200–400L)
Visuals and vocabulary support
5 multiple-choice comprehension questions
Writing prompt with sentence starters
Challenge question for higher-order thinking
Answer key
✅ Intermediate Level (400–600L)
Expanded passage with more detail
10 multiple-choice comprehension questions
Short constructed-response prompts
Writing task with evidence support
Answer key
✅ Advanced Level (600–800L)
Rigorous grade-level passage with academic vocabulary
10 comprehension questions (main idea, inference, character traits, text evidence, and more)
Evidence-based writing prompt
Answer key
Skills Students Will Practice
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary and context clues
Main idea & details
Inference and text evidence
Character analysis
Writing with complete sentences
Responding to text-based prompts
Perfect For:
Black History Month lessons
ESL/ELL reading groups
Newcomer support
Social studies integration
Substitute plans
Literacy centers & stations
Small-group intervention
Early finishers
Homework or independent practice
Why Teachers Love It
This resource is designed to help multilingual learners access important historical content without feeling frustrated by language barriers. Each level has the same topic, allowing you to support every student while keeping the class working on the same theme.
No prep. No stress. Truly differentiated.
When you purchase this resource, you will get access to a Google folder where you will find the activities.
Would rather buy on TPT?
Buy on TPT
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