This  middle school reading comprehension resource on the important women of our history is a valuable tool for students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the trailblazing women who have made significant contributions and broken barriers in their respective fields. Students will learn about the inspiring stories of women who have faced obstacles and discrimination yet persisted in their quest for greatness. They will be able to dive into the research of one woman of their choice, uncovering the barriers she faced and the impact of her achievements on society. Through this research, students will develop their critical thinking, research, and presentation skills, while being encouraged to think creatively and reflect on the woman's legacy. The resource includes a list of women to research, a research assignment, feedback prompts, and possible next steps for the students. This resource is a perfect opportunity for students better to understand women's contributions and achievements across history and is inspired to break barriers in their ways.
 
This comprehensive resource is valuable for educators looking to deepen their students' understanding and appreciation of trailblazing women who have made significant contributions and broken barriers in their respective fields. The resource includes various engaging activities, such as research assignments, extended activities, and modifications designed to enhance student learning and engagement. These activities help students expand their research, think more critically about the woman's legacy and its relevance today, and apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. These activities include opportunities for students to create a social action project, a creative writing project, an art project, and even a podcast episode. These activities also provide opportunities for students to reflect on what they have learned and how it relates to the world around them. This resource is an ideal tool for educators looking to incorporate a more dynamic and interactive approach to teaching about women's history and to help students apply what they have learned meaningfully.
 
✬This resource includes:
Research assignment that guides students through the process of researching a woman of their choice and creating a final product that showcases their findings
List of research questions and a list of possible women to research
Suggested outline for a PowerPoint or video presentation
Feedback prompts and sentences for teachers to use when evaluating the student's work
Possible next steps for students to expand upon their research and improve their final product
Various extended activities and activity modifications help teachers provide their students with a more comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
Opportunities for students to create a social action project, a creative writing project, an art project, and even a podcast episode
Opportunities for students to reflect on what they have learned and how it relates to the world around them
Comprehensive and engaging tool for educators looking to deepen their students' understanding and appreciation of trailblazing women and their contributions.
 
Reading comprehension skills are essential for students, professionals, and anyone wanting to read for pleasure or information. If you're interested in the following outcomes, this resource may be for you. 
Develop higher academic self-confidence. Developing their reading proficiency will lead to more comprehension. 
Improve spelling and writing and exposure to different writing styles
Develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Trying to understand a text forces you to decipher the author's intent. 
Improve problem-solving skills. We are taking information from the text and applying it to a cross-curricular activity.