Famous People with Dyslexia Harry Belafonte Mini Reader
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Students will read about Harry Belafonte’s childhood struggles, his rise to stardom, and his powerful role in the civil rights movement. They’ll also reflect on his perseverance through a guided writing prompt that encourages them to think about their own gifts and how they can use them to make the world a better place.
Description
This ready-to-use printable resource introduces students to the incredible life of Harry Belafonte—world-famous singer, actor, and civil rights activist—who overcame the challenges of dyslexia to share his talents and fight for justice. Perfect for building background knowledge, promoting representation, and sparking classroom discussions, this engaging nonfiction passage makes literacy learning meaningful.
Students will read about Harry Belafonte’s childhood struggles, his rise to stardom, and his powerful role in the civil rights movement. They’ll also reflect on his perseverance through a guided writing prompt that encourages them to think about their own gifts and how they can use them to make the world a better place.
What’s Included:
- ✨ An expanded, student-friendly mini-reader biography of Harry Belafonte
- 📝 A lined writing prompt worksheet: “Be Like Harry”
- 📝 Comprehension question at the end
Why Teachers Love It:
- Builds reading comprehension while inspiring students with a real-life success story
- Highlights a person of color with dyslexia, bringing diversity and representation to your literacy lessons
- Flexible use: whole group, small group, centers, or independent work
- Perfect for October Dyslexia Awareness Month activities or year-round biography studies
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