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Small Whale · Reading worksheet

Rudi Johnson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

Name: 

Date: 

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rudi-johnson

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. When was Rudi Johnson born?

  2. 2. Where was Rudi Johnson born?

  3. 3. What is Rudi Johnson known for?

  4. 4. From the article, write the career span:

  5. 5. From the article, write the primary team:

  6. 6. Who is Rudi Johnson?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Running Back

  • NFL Draft

  • Pro Bowl

  • Rushing Yards

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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Cite your source

Rudi Johnson. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/rudi-johnson. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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