Juneteenth’s Unsung Voices Answer Key

This reading comprehension worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they explore lesser-known figures connected to Juneteenth history through an engaging informational passage. It strengthens close reading, inference, character analysis, historical understanding, and comprehension skills as students examine how individuals like Matilda Dunbar, Reverend Jack Yates, and Opal Lee contributed to education, community leadership, and activism.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension (Grades 5-7) – Identify key details, central ideas, and supporting evidence in an informational text
• Character Analysis – Analyze motivations, actions, and impacts of historical figures
• Inference Skills – Draw conclusions about character influence and historical significance using text evidence
• Historical Awareness – Build understanding of African American leadership connected to Juneteenth

Classroom & Home Use

• Teacher-Designed Content – Created by educators to align with ELA and social studies standards
• Flexible Implementation – Suitable for guided reading, independent work, homework, or holiday-themed lessons
• Text-Dependent Questions – Encourages students to reference the passage when answering
• Inclusive History Focus – Highlights diverse voices often overlooked in traditional history lessons

This Juneteenth reading worksheet helps students practice comprehension strategies, inference, and character-based analysis while deepening historical knowledge. By learning about lesser-known contributors, students develop a broader understanding of leadership, activism, and community impact. It’s a meaningful, no-prep resource for classrooms or homeschool settings that supports strong literacy skills and thoughtful engagement with U.S. history.

This worksheet is part of our Juneteenth collection.