Description
I Am Jackie Robinson Activities:
I Am Jackie Robinson Activities: This literature companion for I Am Jackie Robinson by Brad Meltzer was created for 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-grade students. This book comes from the “Ordinary People Change the World” series.
You can use this unit without the book I Am Jackie Robinson, but students may have to dig a bit to find answers to the comprehension questions. It is beneficial to have a copy of the book.
In this literature unit, you will find the following:
- Teacher Tips – 1 page
- Jackie Robinson Biographical Sketch – 1 page
- Comprehension Questions for I Am Jackie Robinson – 1 page
- All About Jackie Robinson – 1 page
- Jackie Robinson Discussion Question Task Cards & answer sheet – 3 pages
- Jackie Robinson Writing Prompt – 1 page
- Newspaper Template – 2 pages
- Cause and Effect – 1 page
- Vocabulary – 1 page
- Growth Mindset – 1 page
- Timeline Sequencing – 1 page
- Compare and Contrast – 1 page
- The History of Baseball – 1 page
- Writing Prompt – 1 page
- Writing a Friendly Letter – 2 pages
- Answer keys where appropriate – 7 pages
- Terms of Use – 1 page
NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
This product includes a digital option (as well as the no-prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.
This PDF file contains 34 pages + Google Slides.








Sara F –
I did this in guided reading groups with books about him and it was absolutely perfect!
Maggie R –
A very good companion to the Brad Meltzer book!
Vanessa S. –
Great resource!
Misty G –
Great
Mary J. –
Great resource!
Kim J. –
Love it!
Angela F. –
Thanks
Ashley H –
great
Emma B –
This was a fabulous product to facilitate thinking from my students! Thank you!
Avery’s Academics –
My students understand these activities and enjoy completing them. They are a perfect match for the book.
Margaret G –
Great!
Anna A –
Great compliment to the book. Thanks for an engaging resource.
felicia L –
Love it!
Tori Martin –
Great comprehension questions with each chapter!
Bree S –
Great to use with the picture books!
Amy J –
Thanks
LeAnne M –
Good
Brent T –
Great supplemental resource for biography unit!
Breanne H –
Thanks for sharing!
Natalie G –
Loved it