Dr. King’s Life and Legacy

Students read a detailed informational passage about Dr. King’s childhood, growth as a leader, involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and lasting influence. After reading, they answer comprehension questions that ask them to identify the main idea, understand his beliefs, interpret his approach to change, and connect his message to the world today. The worksheet supports reading comprehension, inference-making, and analysis of historical biography. Students learn how Dr. King’s leadership shaped the fight for equality and how his legacy continues.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text

Social Studies – Civil Rights History and Key Figures

Critical Thinking – Using Evidence to Answer Questions

English Language Arts – Identifying Main Ideas and Details

This worksheet is part of our Martin Luther King Jr. Day Worksheets collection.