Simone Biles Biography Reading Passage and Writing Activity Worksheets

Introduce your elementary students to an inspiring Olympic champion and barrier breaker with this engaging Simone Biles Biography & Writing Activity. This zero-prep social studies resource helps students explore the life, determination, and historic athletic achievements of Simone Biles through an accessible informational reading passage and paired comprehension question worksheets. It is an ideal addition to your Black History Month lessons, Women's History Month units, famous athletes studies, or daily reading instruction.

 

About This Product
This printable resource guides young learners through the inspiring journey of Simone Biles, from discovering gymnastics on a daycare field trip to becoming one of the greatest gymnasts in history and a brave advocate for health and well-being. Students will build essential reading comprehension and written response skills as they read the informational passage and answer text-dependent questions in structured answer spaces. With both full-color and ink-saving black-and-white versions included, this activity is simple to implement during whole-group instruction, small reading groups, or independent desk work.

 

Topics Included in This Pack

Early Life and Gymnastics Beginnings: Growing up in Ohio, being raised with support by her grandparents, and discovering her athletic talent during a daycare trip.

Training and Resilience: Practicing tough routines daily, learning from mistakes, and staying focused, confident, and positive.

Olympic Glory and Innovation: Competing at the highest levels, winning Olympic gold medals, and having legendary gymnastics skills named after her.

Bravery and Well-Being: Demonstrating courage by putting mental and physical health first, showing that strength includes wisdom.

Inspiring Advocacy: Encouraging children to believe in themselves, support charities, and speak up when they need help.

 

What is Included

Informational Reading Passage: Student-friendly text titled "Simone Biles: Small but Mighty" provided in both full-color and black-and-white formats.

Comprehension Writing Activity: Text-dependent question worksheets featuring clean, ruled answer boxes for student responses.

Answer Key: Complete teacher answer key for fast grading and easy self-checking.

 

Perfect For

Black History Month: Celebrating impactful African American athletes, leaders, and barrier breakers.

Women's History Month: Highlighting influential women pioneers in modern sports and history.

Reading Centers: Focused informational text practice and independent written responses.

Substitute Plans: Reliable, print-and-go worksheets that elementary students can navigate independently.

 

Why Teachers Love It

Zero-Prep Convenience: Simply print and hand out with no cutting, laminating, or extra preparation required.

Versatile Printing Options: Features both eye-catching full-color sheets and printer-friendly black-and-white options.

Student-Friendly Layout: Clear page design with spacious response boxes tailored for elementary writers.

 

Help your students explore courage, resilience, and greatness with this ready-to-use Simone Biles Biography & Writing Activity today!