This informative worksheet is designed to introduce fourth and fifth graders to the life of Misty Copeland. The worksheet features a brief biography of Misty Copeland, the groundbreaking first African American woman to achieve the position of principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. After reading the biography, students will answer several nonfiction comprehension questions and use a map of the United States to identify the places where Misty Copeland has lived. This inspiring biographical resource serves as an excellent practice for students to enhance their nonfiction reading skills and make connections between key ideas and events in Misty Copeland's life.
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