1️⃣ To Parents
This week’s reading introduces your child to Rosa Parks, a brave African American woman who played a key role in the American civil rights movement.
Focus areas include:
- Past-tense historical narrative
- Descriptive adjectives for feelings and settings
- Vocabulary related to fairness, transportation, and protest
2️⃣ Today's Reading
Rosa Parks and the Bus Ride That Changed History
It was a cold afternoon in Montgomery, Alabama. Rosa Parks was tired after a long day at work. She stepped onto the city bus, dropped her coin in the box, and found a seat in the middle section.
At that time, Black people were not allowed to sit in the front rows. If more white passengers got on, Black passengers had to move. Rosa had followed this unfair rule many times before.
But today felt different.
As the bus filled up, the driver told Rosa and three other Black passengers to give up their seats. The others stood up. Rosa stayed seated.
“You need to move,” the driver said.
Rosa looked up. Calmly, she replied, “No.”
The bus driver called the police. Rosa was arrested and taken to jail. News spread quickly. People in Montgomery were upset and wanted to take action.
A young preacher named Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped organize a bus boycott. For over a year, Black residents refused to ride the buses. They walked to school, to work, and to church—together.
Finally, the Supreme Court ruled that bus segregation was illegal.
Rosa’s quiet strength had sparked a big change. She became a hero and helped lead the way to a fairer world.
3️⃣ New Vocabularies
- segregation /ˌsɛgrɪˈgeɪʃən/ – 種族隔離
Bus segregation meant Black people could not sit in front. - boycott /ˈbɔɪˌkɑt/ – 抵制
People joined the bus boycott to fight unfair rules. - arrest /əˈrɛst/ – 逮捕
The police arrested Rosa for not giving up her seat. - illegal /ɪˈliːgəl/ – 非法的
The Supreme Court said bus segregation was illegal. - courage /ˈkɝːrɪdʒ/ – 勇氣
Rosa Parks showed great courage by standing up for fairness. - preacher /ˈpriːtʃɚ/ – 傳道者
Dr. King was a preacher who helped lead the boycott.
4️⃣ Hi, Kids!
Have you ever seen someone being treated unfairly?
What would you do if you had the chance to stand up for what is right? “Even though it was scary, I spoke up because...”
5️⃣ Questions
- Why did Rosa Parks not move from her seat?
A. She was sick B. She didn’t hear the driver C. She wanted to stand up for fairness D. She was too tired to get up - What happened after Rosa was arrested?
A. Everyone forgot about it B. People started a bus boycott C. She moved to another city D. The buses stopped running - Who helped lead the boycott?
A. Rosa’s boss B. A police officer C. A bus driver D. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - How long did the boycott last?
A. A few days B. A week C. Over a year D. A month - What was the result of the boycott?
A. Nothing changed B. People were arrested C. The law was changed D. Buses stopped running
6️⃣ 🌟 Good Job
Just like Rosa, you have the power to make a difference. Keep being brave, kind, and fair—you are a part of tomorrow’s change!
