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Martin Luther King Day resources for Microsoft Word
I Have a Dream Speech Analysis Discussion Guide
This speech analysis discussion guide highlights the rhetorical devices used by King with margin annotations and correlating color coded lines underlined in the text. I use this key to show the students, "How did the author say it?" (a common core step when doing close and critical reading). Using this activity helps the students understand the speech better and helps them with evaluating what King was saying.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Selma - Movie Guide
This seven page download includes 45 thought provoking questions, which are intended to help your students stay focused as they view the 2014 film "Selma," starring David Oyelowo. This is a great fit for a unit on the Civil Rights, or the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. An answer key was added 7/24/2015.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Our Friend Martin movie questions
Questions that go with the movie Our Friend Martin. This movie is hard to find. But, if you do find it, buy it!!! The kids will LOVE it!!!
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3rd - 5th
Hidden Figures: A Book Study
Hidden Figures is the "untold true story of four African American women who helped launch our nation into space." This book study uses the young readers' edition, but can be adapted to other versions. It includes questions and vocabulary for each chapter as well as introductory research topics. This book is a great companion for almost any class and topic- it has math, physics, and history. Use it to teach about civil rights and science!I read it with my high school seniors and they loved the b
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5th - 12th
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The Butler - Movie Guide
The Butler is a film based on the life of Eugene Allen, who worked as a waiter and butler in the White House for 34 years. He started working in the White House in 1952 and retired in 1986 (as the head butler). This discussion guide is made up of 50 questions and is intended to help make viewing the film more meaningful for your students.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Movie Guide THE HELP and Jim Crow Presearch Activity
This movie guide comes with a separate "presearch" activity for students to complete in advance of viewing the film THE HELP in order to understand what Jim Crow laws were and how they limited African-American's civil rights in many areas. Students complete the webquest the day before viewing the film THE HELP to discover and discuss these laws. The actual movie guide contains 27 questions that accompany the film in chronological order and 3 topics for discussion. Plan 3-4 days to complete the
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Movie Guides: Racial Justice
Door or Bulletin Board Decoration - Black History Month & Valentine's Day
February door or bulletin board decorations - quotes about love from famous African Americans, along with black and white photos of each person. This is an editable Word document, so you may add to it or change it as you like. A photo of how I used these to decorate my door is included. (I improvised the envelope out of construction paper. The envelope is not included in this download.)
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Not Grade Specific
Martin Luther King, Jr (Our Friend, Martin) Video Discussion Guide
"Immersion is felt by students in ways we don't even realize...we like that you watch and react to the video with us" (Burgess, 2012, Teach Like a Pirate).
This video discussion guide will engage your students as you watch and react to the video with them. Dave Burgess, author of Teach Like a Pirate, believes that immersion is a way to "set your classrooom on fire" and this is what happened in my classroom with this discussion guide. Students were highly engaged in discussion throughout the vi
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3rd - 6th
Martin Luther King Jr. Webquest
The assignment contains 27 questions about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Students will watch a three-minute video clip and use an internet article to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan!*The assignment is designed for grades 4-8*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics: MLK's Early Life Reasons for the Civil Rights MovementNon-viole
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4th - 8th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Webquest
The assignment contains 31 questions about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Students will use an internet article to answer the questions. The webquest is designed for upper-middle and high school students. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan! *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:Civil Rights Movement Goals of MLK Peaceful protest Montgo
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: American History Webquest Bundle (1877-2001)
Black History Month Martin Luther King Jr MLK Discovery Channel Video Sheet
Video Viewing Question sheet (with answers) that will help students actively watch the Discovery Channel show "Martin Luther King Jr and the Civil Rights Movement"A great video that is both interesting and informative, less than 30 minutes long makes for a perfect MLK Day history lesson. Viewing sheet can be graded or collected to keep students watching the video. Questions are written in order that they will be viewed during the show.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVbs0RVm6E8or connect to my Y
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4th - 12th
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Reader's Theater -- News of Ruby Bridges
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. The names are girls but could be changed to include boys. This story is about Ruby Bridges told from the perspective of children living during that time. It was written for Black History Month. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educational. If you want more of these, th
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3rd - 9th
MLK "I Have a Dream" Speech Close Read Graphic Organizer CCS
On this two-page handout, students examine four key passages from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream Speech," a U.S. seminal text. Students mark the text, paraphrase, and examine the text for author's purpose and rhetorical devices in a graphic organizer. This guided, editable close read aligns with Common Core standards RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.9, RI.9-10.10, which are indicated on the handout.
Recommended lesson sequence: Students listen to a video of MLK's "I Have a
Grades:
8th - 11th
I Have a Dream Speech Analysis Student Copy
This is a student copy for Martin Luther King's speech, "I have a Dream". I use this activity to show the students, "How did the author say it?" (a common core step when doing close and critical reading).
Using this activity helps the students understand the speech better and helps them with evaluating what King was saying.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Rhetorical Appeals | MLK's "What Is Your Life's Blueprint" Analysis
This rhetorical analysis of one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's most famous speeches will help your students place concepts of rhetoric in an authentic context. Six months before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's assassination, Dr. King delivered the a speech to students at Barrett Junior High School. This resource contains abbreviated version of the speech (with a link to listen to the full speech on YouTube) along with questions for rhetorical analysis and critical thinking. Concepts covered: ✔️ spea
Grades:
8th - 12th
Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial: A Stone of Hope- Quizzes
This document contains short, multiple choice quizzes for the book Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial: A Stone of Hope, By: Joanne Mattern *You can access this book by making a FREE account on www.getepic.com *There are some options to buy this book on AmazonEach quiz is 3 to 4 questions long. Each chapter of the book is short and no more than 2 pages (all of which include pictures).
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Not Grade Specific
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MLK "I Have A Dream Speech" video questions
Have your students watch the two videos that are attached of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech and then have them fill out the worksheet.Great for African-American History Month, MLK Day, or for studying the Civil Rights Movement. Does an awesome job at honing listening skills.Answer Key now attached.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Black History month activities
Dr. Martin Luther King Writing Prompt to accompany video My Friend Martin
After watching the video (available online) of My Friend Martin, provide students with this writing prompt to compare and contrast their aspirations to those of Dr. Martin Luther King's.
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4th - 8th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Activity
Hi all! I saw a picture simliar to this online but couldn't find a hard copy to be able to print and use it in my classroom. I took the idea I saw in the picture and put my own little spin on it and created a word document that I could print and share! After reading a Martin Luther book to my students I had them create this adorable little craft and write what they learned about Dr. Martin Luther and wrote what their dream for the world is. ENJOY!
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K - 3rd
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I Am MLK Jr. (2018) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"I Am MLK Jr." is a documentary that provides a personal and intimate look into the life, legacy, and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. Directed by Derik Murray, the film features interviews with family members, friends, and prominent civil rights leaders who share their insights and reflections on MLK's journey as a leader in the civil rights movement. Through archival footage and personal narratives, the documentary explores MLK's commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent activism, highli
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Martin Luther King, Jr. Assessment
This is an assessment on the famous individual, MLK, Jr. It has 10 questions about MLK, Jr.
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PreK - 2nd
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The Long Walk Home (1990) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Long Walk Home" is a historical drama film released in 1990, directed by Richard Pearce. The movie tells the story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the American Civil Rights Movement, from the perspective of two women from different races and social classes. The story takes place in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. The protagonist of the movie is Odessa Cotter, an African-American maid who works for a white family. One day, after a long day of work, Odessa refuses to ride the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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King in the Wilderness (2018) Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"King in the Wilderness" is a 2018 documentary directed by Peter Kunhardt that focuses on the final years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. The film delves into the tumultuous period between the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and King's assassination in 1968, a time when he faced criticism from both within and outside the civil rights movement. Through interviews with close associates, friends, and historians, the documentary provides an intimate look at King's challenges, personal struggles, and
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Martin Luther King MLK Assassination Free Write Activity
Quote about MLK's assassination by Robert Kennedy and an African American troop deployed to Vietnam. Students read these quotes, envision themselves from a specific perspective, and write an account of how they would feel about the MLK assassination from their selected perspective.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
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