Engage your 6th graders with a high-interest nonfiction article on Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive. Includes reading comprehension, grammar practice, and short answers with detailed teacher rationales. Perfect for Black History Month, sports-themed lessons, or test-prep practice.

Looking for a high-interest nonfiction resource that engages even reluctant readers? This 7-page Usain Bolt Reading Comprehension & Grammar packet combines the story of the world’s fastest sprinter with rigorous test-prep practiceyour students will love.

This resource blends biography, sports, and character-building themes into one powerful lesson. Students will explore Usain Bolt’s journey from a playful child in Jamaica to becoming the fastest man alive, while practicing essential reading comprehension and grammar skills aligned to Common Core standards.

Unlike typical worksheets, this packet is designed with detailed teacher rationales for every multiple-choice question. That means substitutes, new teachers, and busy classrooms get instant support for why each answer is correct or incorrect, saving you time and giving you confidence.

The Contents (7 Student Pages)

• 1-page nonfiction article: Usain Bolt: The Lightning Fast Legend

• 10 rigorous multiple-choice comprehension questions (with plausible distractors)

• 2 short answer questions requiring text evidence

• 10 themed grammar multiple-choice questions (sentence structure, punctuation, agreement, modifiers, prepositions, and more)

• Teacher Answer Key with Explanations (detailed rationales for every correct and incorrect option)

Ideas for Use

• Black History Month → Celebrate modern Black excellence beyond the usual figures.

• Sports-Themed Lessons → Engage reluctant readers who light up when topics connect to athletics.

• Test Prep Practice → Mimics state-test rigor with text evidence, multiple-choice, and grammar application.

• ELA Stations or Homework → Easy to assign digitally or on paper with no prep required.

• Sub Plans → With the built-in answer explanations, even non-ELA subs can teach confidently.

Why They’ll Love It

• Students stay engaged with a sports hero they know and admire.

• Reluctant readers connect to nonfiction through Bolt’s inspiring story.

• Teachers save time with done-for-you explanations for every answer.

• Parents & homeschoolers gain a resource that blends character education with literacy practice.

Additional Details

• Grade Level: 6th (can be scaffolded for advanced 5th or supported for 7th)

• Length: 7 student pages + teacher answer key

• Standards: Common Core Aligned (RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, L.6.1, L.6.2)

• Format: Printable PDF (digital & print compatible)

• Use for: Black History Month, test prep, ELA units, sports themes

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