Turn Reading and Writing Practice into an Inspiring Lesson with Bruce Lee’s Story
A high-interest nonfiction passage, scaffolded writing support, and ready-to-use comprehension activities — all in one beginner-friendly mini-unit.

Nonfiction reading can feel flat for students, and writing assignments often lead to frustration — especially for reluctant readers or those who need extra structure. Teachers are left piecing together materials that never quite connect reading to writing in a meaningful way.

This Beginner-Level Bruce Lee ELA Mini-Unit blends an engaging nonfiction article with comprehension questions, short-answer practice, and a scaffolded essay prompt. Sentence stems guide students through each response, helping them focus on ideas instead of feeling lost on structure.

It’s the first in a three-level Bruce Lee series (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) — perfect for differentiated instruction or as part of an upcoming bundle.

Grade Range & Differentiation
This resource is intentionally designed for Grades 5–7, so you can use it across multiple levels:

• 5th Grade: Challenge strong readers/writers with engaging SEL and nonfiction themes.

• 6th Grade: Perfect on-level fit for comprehension, constructed responses, and essay integration.

• 7th Grade: Ideal for RTI or remediation — sentence stems provide the support needed for success.

Why This Resource Works

• Relatable Role Model: Bruce Lee’s story is full of perseverance, innovation, and cultural connection — instantly appealing to middle schoolers.

• Integrated Reading & Writing: No need to plan separate lessons — everything’s here in one mini-unit.

• Built-in Scaffolding: Sentence stems for short answers and essays help struggling and ADHD learners organize their ideas.

• SEL Connections: Opens discussion about resilience, identity, and turning challenges into strengths.

• Teacher-Ready: Includes complete answer keys with modeled responses, so prep is minimal.

What’s Inside (6 Student Pages)

• Nonfiction Article (~600–800 words) on Bruce Lee’s life and philosophy (Beginner level).

• 10 Multiple Choice Questions — mix of main idea, inference, vocabulary, and key details.

• 2 Short Answer Questions with sentence stems + sample responses.

• 1 Essay Prompt with sentence stems for every paragraph + sample essay.

• Student-Friendly Layout for easy printing or digital assignment.

• Complete Teacher Answer Keys with modeled responses (not included in page count).

Perfect For

• Differentiated instruction in mixed-grade classrooms

• Whole-class mini-lessons

• Homework or independent practice

• Emergency sub plans

• Literacy stations

• SEL-focused ELA lessons

Benefits at a Glance

• Saves prep time with ready-to-use materials

• Engages students with a high-interest biography

• Builds writing confidence step-by-step

• Supports multiple grade levels with one resource

• Connects ELA skills to real-life inspiration

Pricing

• TPT Price: $4.50

• Light Up Literature™ Curriculum Price: $3.50

• Bundle Pricing Coming Soon: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels for one discounted price

Make nonfiction reading and writing something your students actually look forward to. Start with Bruce Lee’s inspiring journey today — and be ready to take them to the next level with Intermediate and Advanced editions.