Hughes Timeline

In this worksheet, students read a short biography of Langston Hughes and use the information to arrange key events from his life in chronological order. They must pay close attention to dates, locations, and accomplishments mentioned in the passage. After reading, students match each event description to the correct sequence, reinforcing their understanding of timelines and biographical structure. The activity strengthens informational reading skills by asking students to interpret factual details and organize them logically. It also supports familiarity with influential literary figures and their cultural contributions. Students practice recalling and sequencing events, which is essential for comprehension and historical thinking.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Informational Text Comprehension

English Language Arts – Sequencing and Chronological Structure

Social Studies – Biographical Analysis of Historical Figures

English Language Arts – Evidence-Based Matching

English Language Arts – Key Details in Informational Texts

This worksheet is part of our author studies worksheet collection.