Famous People with Dyslexia A’ja Wilson Nonfiction Passage & Writing Prompt

Description

Celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month with this inspiring A’ja Wilson mini biography and writing activity!

This ready-to-use printable resource introduces students in grades 2–4 to the powerful story of A’ja Wilson, a WNBA superstar and Olympic gold medalist who has openly shared her journey with dyslexia. Perfect for nonfiction reading practice, biography studies, and Dyslexia Awareness Month activities, this resource highlights A’ja’s perseverance, talent, and encouragement to students who face their own challenges.

Students will read about A’ja Wilson’s childhood struggles with dyslexia, her rise to basketball stardom, and her courage to speak out and inspire others. They’ll also reflect on their own strengths through a guided writing prompt that encourages resilience and self-confidence.

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This resource is designed for:

Dyslexia Awareness Month (October) classroom lessons

• Biography projects featuring diverse role models
• Reading comprehension practice with an inspiring real-world figure
• Writing prompts that build confidence and personal reflection
• Celebrating famous people of color with dyslexia

What’s Included:

• ✨ A student-friendly biography of A’ja Wilson (Grades 2–4 reading level)
• 📝 A lined writing prompt worksheet: “Be Like A’ja”
• 💡 A reflection section: “A’ja’s Story Reminds Us That…”
• 📖 Comprehension questions for discussion or independent work
• 🖼️ Custom clip art and symbolic illustrations (TPT-ready, black-and-white and color versions)

Why Teachers Love It:

• Promotes representation of diverse figures with learning differences
• Inspires students to embrace their strengths and persevere through challenges
• Flexible use: whole group, small group, literacy centers, or independent work
• Perfect for October Dyslexia Awareness Month or year-round biography studies

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