Legacy of Women's Marches: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension

Voices of Change: Exploring the Legacy of Women's Marches

Engage your students in a captivating exploration of historical and modern women's marches!

This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the powerful legacy of these events, showcasing their impact on the fight for equality, justice, and social change.

Students will:

• Uncover the stories: Explore the historical context and goals of two pivotal women's marches: the 1913 Woman Suffrage Parade and the 2017 Women's March on Washington.
• Analyze primary sources: Gain deeper insights by analyzing impactful quotes from leading figures like Carrie Chapman Catt, fostering critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Compare and contrast: Identify similarities and differences between the marches, highlighting the evolving nature of social justice movements and the expanding scope of women's advocacy.
• Develop critical thinking: Answer engaging multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions that assess comprehension and encourage insightful discussions.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain knowledge about the history and significance of women's marches.
• Students will understand the diverse goals and strategies employed by different women's marches.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing primary sources and comparing historical events.
• Students will appreciate the enduring impact of women's marches on the fight for equality and social justice.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is supported by key details.
• RI.5.3: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
• W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
• SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade 5 topics, and respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives.

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