Rosa’s Bus

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Written by Jo S. Kittinger
Published by Calkins Creek (Astra Publishing House)

Here is the remarkable story of Bus #2857 and its passengers, including Rosa Parks, who changed history in Montgomery, Alabama, in December 1955.

Social Studies

Activities

Reading Champion
POST-READING 1/3

Create a timeline

Create a timeline, using words or pictures, of the main events in the book. What happened first? Use your notebook or a piece of paper.

Reading Comprehension
Growing Positive Emotions
POST-READING 2/3

How Would It Feel?

How would you feel if you were Rosa Parks? Was it right to expect her to give up her seat? Would you give up your seat to anyone? Why or why not? Wri...

Self Awareness
Play-based
POST-READING 3/3

Put On A Play

Act out the scene where the bus driver asks Rosa to move, and Rosa politely but firmly tells the bus driver no. Do you think the bus driver was mean ...

Pretend