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Martin Luther King Day Common Core W.4.1a resources
January OPINION: My BIG Dreams Writing for Grades 2-5 {Martin Luther King Jr}
This CCSS aligned DIFFERENTIATED, opinion writing resource is PERFECT for the month of January. It can be easily tied to your social studies study of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For this lesson, students will write a dream for each of the following: family, school, and world. To differentiate if you choose, you can have your students write ONE dream rather than three dreams. Included in this resource, you will receive the following: -suggested lesson plan with video links and literature idea-
Grades:
2nd - 5th
The History of Black History Month Slideshow: Great for Assemblies! Gr K-6
This slideshow is great for ASSEMBLIES! Or use in the classroom. It gives a brief history of why we celebrate Black History Month. 40 Slides - with animations and REAL photos! Plus- questions at the end for a great review.Students will explore the following questions:1. What is Black History Month?2. How did Black History Month start?3. Why did Black History Month start?4. Who started Black History Month?5. How can we celebrate Black History Month? If you like this, check out the Martin Luther
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1st - 6th
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Martin Luther King Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing project about the life of famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade for MLK Day or for Black History Month.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusionA template for stu
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3rd - 4th
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MLK Jr. Slideshow Assembly Gr k-3 Black History Month
This slideshow is great for ASSEMBLIES! Or use in the classroom. It gives a brief history and facts about Martin Luther King Jr.This 30 slide presentation includes animations, real photos and real video clip gifs.There's even a question section at the end where students answer questions based on the presentation. Other similar resources include: Gr 3-4:MLK JR 14 ELA activities GR 3-4Learning about Racism Gr 3-4Civil Rights Movement Timeline of Key Events Gr 3-4The History of Black History Month
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K - 3rd
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January Paragraph Writing - Graphic Organization Strategies
Are you looking for an easy way to break down paragraph writing for your students?Writing can be a difficult skill for many students. These writing prompts will help your students to develop expository, descriptive, and narrative writing skills with step-by-step instructions to support the writing process. There are three prompts included which are designed to help break writing down into manageable chunks for all students but especially supports students that need help breaking assignments down
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Writing Prompts - Monthly Themed Paragraph Prompts
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Prompts - MLK Activities, MLK Worksheets
Introducing Martin Luther King Day / MLK Day essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and per
Grades:
4th - 5th
Martin Luther King Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writi
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Inspired - "World Changers" Opinion Writing Project
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day-inspired opinion writing project lets students explore their opinions on how they believe they can make a difference in the world. This project makes for a great writing assignment during January and February when Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month are celebrated.Included are a decorative printable banner (to easily make a bulletin board showcasing student work), MLK informational article, opinion writing prompts, classroom writing prompt poster, a
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3rd - 4th
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Civil Rights Movement Timeline: Text & 4 Activities Gr 3-4 Black History Month
4 ELA activities great for Black History MonthStudents learn about and place events around the Civil Rights Movement on a timeline. There is a handout timeline and a bulletin board time line.Students will explore the following questions:1. What are Civil Rights?2. What was the Civil Rights Movement?3. What events led up to the Civil Rights Movement?4. What leaders and events made up the Civil Rights Movement?5. What are the effects of the Civil Rights Movement? Included:1 Text Reflection PageT
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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I Have A Dream Opinion Writing: Martin Luther King Jr Writing Prompt: MLK Day
I have a dream writing prompt is perfect for the month of January when we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and his influence he made on the world. This writing prompts gives a little information on Dr. King Jr's dream for the world and then asks the students what dream they have that could make the world a better place. This opinion writing gives students the opportunity to learn a little about MLK and then brainstorm how they can make a difference in the world. What's included in this is the wr
Grades:
3rd - 6th
MLK Jr. Slideshow Assembly Gr 4-6 Black History Month
This slideshow is great for ASSEMBLIES! Or use in the classroom. It gives a brief history and facts about Martin Luther King Jr.This 30 slide presentation includes animations, real photos and real video clip gifs.There's even a question section at the end where students answer questions based on the presentation. Other similar resources include: Gr 3-4:MLK JR 14 ELA activities GR 3-4Learning about Racism Gr 3-4Civil Rights Movement Timeline of Key Events Gr 3-4The History of Black History Month
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.?
This booklet is ready to work on informational reading and writing skills, using fun activities to practice context clues, creative thinking, and comprehension strategies while learning about Martin Luther King Jr. It includes an activity using phrases from the "I Have a Dream" speech to create a poem or tribute to MLK and to compare and contrast oneself to MLK Jr.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Ruby Bridges: A Story of Bravery Comprehension and Essay Response Worksheet
The packet begins with suggestions for reinforcing and enriching learning related to Ruby Bridges and other historical individuals. This reading passage contains many fascinating facts about Ruby Bridges and the end of segregation as well as images. There is background information about why Ruby was among the first to integrate schools. It is then is followed by four comprehension questions about the passage. Then there is a writing prompt with three questions and parameters. Two pages of outlin
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4th - 6th
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Civil Rights Movement Timeline: Text & 4 Activities Gr 5-6 Black History Month
4 ELA activities great for Black History MonthStudents learn about and place events around the Civil Rights Movement on a timeline. There is a handout timeline and a bulletin board time line.Students will explore the following questions:1. What are Civil Rights?2. What was the Civil Rights Movement?3. What events led up to the Civil Rights Movement?4. What leaders and events made up the Civil Rights Movement?5. What are the effects of the Civil Rights Movement? Included:1 Text Reflection PageT
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5th - 6th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Mini-Unit
I hope you find this product beneficial as you honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in your classroom! Included you will find a reading passage, writing activities, quotes from MLK, Jr., an Acrostic Poem template, a word scramble, and a word search. I am hopeful for your feedback and would love to have you follow my store! I will be adding new products daily!
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3rd - 5th
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Black History: Editable Opinion Writing Prompt for Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this editable Opinion Writing Prompt. Students will elaborate and explain a character trait that best describes Dr. Martin Luther King's attributes. Students will be provided with a mini-lesson on Character Traits and a printable listing possible character traits that would best describe Dr. King.Included in this set:Character Traits Chart An opinion writing prompt and with lined paper for student responseA editable writing rubric An editable writing pro
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Literacy Activities
This unit is perfect for celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! It is also a great unit to use during the month of January, so students will have a better understanding of we celebrate this great leader. Students will analyze what character traits made him such a strong leader. Students will then write an opinion essay, with guidance, about Dr. King.Students will not only learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. during this unit but will practice writing an opinion essay. The graphic
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Explaining RACISM. The forms, effects, & ways to eliminate it. Gr 3-4 BLM
Why not use ELA time to cover a topic that is extremely important?Racism - and how to stop itNow you can fuse ELA with Social/Emotional learning. This activity can bring your classroom community even closer together.This 4 page article explores:What racism isThe types of racism: verbal, media, segregation/exclusion, and systemicThe effects of racism on different groups of peopleWays to become an anti-racist/advocate and eliminate racismThe article comes with 6 ELA activities that uses the text.
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Back to School MEGA bundle! Gr8 activities to start the year
Black History Month Writing Prompts
Black History Month Writing Prompts: Expository (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Grade). Black History Month writing prompts to practice independent writing skills. Assess class readiness with three, simple prompts.Civil RightsResponse #1 - Leadership Response #2 - DeterminationResponse #3 - Peaceful ProtestNeed a big bundle? American History Bundle (200 worksheets).-----------------------------------------------------------------------And from the larger ensemble...EDITING & WRITING SKILLSEditing Dail
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Reading Assessment
Black History: Martin Luther King Jr. Research Project and Writing Prompt Bundle
Are you looking for a different approach to research projects that will engage your students right from the start? Then look no further. This Exploding Box Project will guide your students through the research process. Each portion of the box has guiding questions to assist your students in identifying important information about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, major accomplishments, and character traits. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! When you download this BUN
Grades:
3rd - 6th
The History of Black History Month: Text & 5 Activities Gr 3-4
5 ELA activities great for Black History MonthStudents learn about how Black History Month came to be. They also learn about different ways to celebrate Black History Month.Students will explore the following questions:1. What is Black History Month?2. How did Black History Month start?3. Why did Black History Month start?4. Who started Black History Month?5. How can we celebrate Black History Month? Included:1 Text Reflection PagePuzzle Page2 PoemsArt Project IdeasBulletin Board ResourcesOthe
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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The History of Black History Month: Text & 5 Activities Gr 5-6
5 ELA activities great for Black History MonthStudents learn about how Black History Month came to be. They also learn about different ways to celebrate Black History Month.Students will explore the following questions:1. What is Black History Month?2. How did Black History Month start?3. Why did Black History Month start?4. Who started Black History Month?5. How can we celebrate Black History Month? Included:1 Text Reflection PagePuzzle Page2 PoemsArt Project IdeasBulletin Board ResourcesOthe
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5th - 6th
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Explaining RACISM. Forms, effects, & ways to eliminate it Gr 5-6 BLM
Why not use ELA time to cover a topic that is extremely important?Racism - and how to stop itNow you can fuse ELA with Social/Emotional learning. This activity can bring your classroom community even closer together.This 4 page article explores:What racism isThe types of racism: verbal, media, segregation/exclusion, and systemicThe effects of racism on different groups of peopleWhere racism comes from (historically)How racism changes over timeWays to become an anti-racist/advocate and eliminate
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Retell: Non-Fiction Text Structures (MLK special!)
RETELLING IS NOT JUST FOR FICTION! Want to help students understand and use more complex language? Have them retell non-fiction stories as well as the traditional fictional narrative. Retelling non-fiction offers a way to build and assess deeper reading comprehension, to go beyond the typical Accelerated Reader type of Q & A. This set includes 5 expository/non-fiction text structures: Descriptive, Sequence, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, and Compare/Contrast. This special set uses the sto
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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