Civil Rights Act Analysis

This matching and analysis worksheet supports students in Grades 5 and 6 as they build civic literacy, reading comprehension, and critical thinking through the study of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. By matching simplified summaries of key sections of the law to their real-world impacts, students see how federal legislation translated democratic ideals into enforceable protections against discrimination.

Learning Goals

• Civil Rights Legislation (Grades 5-6) – Identify major provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• Law to Practice Connections – Explain how specific sections affected employment, public facilities, and education.
• Civic Understanding – Understand the role of federal law in enforcing equality and protecting rights.
• Reading for Meaning – Match informational summaries to outcomes using careful reading and reasoning.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Aligned with upper elementary social studies, civics, and ELA standards.
• Clear Matching Format – Helps students visualize how laws produce concrete change.
• Builds Civic Literacy – Reinforces how legislation addresses discrimination and advances equality.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for civil rights units, independent practice, review lessons, or formative assessment.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen understanding of how the Civil Rights Act of 1964 worked in practice, not just in theory. By connecting legal language to everyday impacts, learners gain a clearer picture of how laws shape society and uphold democratic values. It’s a straightforward, no-prep resource that fits seamlessly into classroom or homeschool instruction.

This worksheet is part of our Civil Rights Movement collection.