Celebrate Women History Month using this set of 7 of the most influential or Famous Women in Sports Reading Comprehension Passages. The passages are designed for students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Each passage features a short biography of a famous female athlete, followed by 8 multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the text.

The passages cover a range of sports, such as tennis, boxing, racing, the Boston Marathon, and soccer. The women in sports included in this set are:

• Mia Hamm: A soccer legend who won two World Cups and two Olympic gold medals, and became the all-time leading scorer in international soccer history.
• Wilma Rudolph: A sprinter who overcame polio and racism to become the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics.
• Serena Williams: A tennis superstar who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, four Olympic gold medals, and numerous awards and honors.
• Billie Jean King: A tennis champion and activist who fought for gender equality and social justice on and off the court.
• Kathrine Switzer: A trailblazing runner who became the first woman to officially enter and finish the Boston Marathon, despite facing harassment and resistance from some officials and spectators.
• Danica Patrick: A racing driver who broke barriers and records in a male-dominated sport, and became the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race.
• Claressa Shields: A boxer who grew up in poverty and violence, and went on to become the first American boxer, male or female, to win two Olympic gold medals and four world titles in different weight classes

This set is perfect for social studies reading, independent work, homework, or group activities.

Answer keys are included for each passage. Your students will enjoy learning about these remarkable women and their contributions to sports.

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