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8th grade Martin Luther King Day Common Core RI.6.1 resources
Martin Luther King - Reading Comprehension, Activities, Nonfiction MLK Passage
This 5-day unit covers many critical ELA skills as students develop a deep understanding and connection to Martin Luther King, Jr.! While studying about King, students practice critical skills including reading comprehension, identifying nonfiction text features, participating in group discussions, analyzing a quote, cooperative learning, and writing. Six activities are included in this unit. Each is based on a nonfiction reading passage about Martin Luther King, Jr. The activities are desig
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Lessons and Unit Plans for the entire month of January! - 4 Unit BUNDLE!
MLK Lit Devices & Rhetorical Analysis Quiz "I Have a Dream" Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quiz. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and literary devices quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike!A classroom activity for Martin Luther King Jr. day. An ELA activity and literary device lesson for MLK day.What's Included:■ 5-page reading
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5th - 12th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions1 reading passage – (See topic below.)5 differentiated reading l
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3rd - 8th
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Black History Month Science - Easy Activities for Middle School & High School
February is Black History Month! Celebrate the achievements of historical figures with this collection of Black History Month Activities for Middle and High School Classrooms. This bundle of activities includes bulletin board decor, research projects, a slideshow and two social-emotional learning activities. What's Included (see Preview for all the details): Black Scientists Slideshow (30 Scientists and Inventors)Black Scientists Posters (30 Scientists and Inventors)Black Scientists Hexagonal Th
Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
5-PS1-1
MLK Close Reading and Comprehension Quiz “I Have a Dream” Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quiz. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and close reading quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike! A classroom activity for Martin Luther King Jr. day. An ELA activity and close reading lesson for MLK day. What's Included:■ 5-page reading pa
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5th - 12th
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MLK Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Literary Devices "I Have a Dream"
This BUNDLE includes:■ Two multiple choice quizzes pdf and Google Form■ Two answer keys■ Reading passagePRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quizzes. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and literary devices quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike!A classroom activity for Martin L
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5th - 12th
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I Have a Dream Bundle 1 Week Unit Activities - MLK Day - Black History Month
Transform your classroom into a hub of inspiration and knowledge with these three resources designed for a dynamic week of teaching "I Have a Dream" by the legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Here’s what’s included:⭐️ Day 1-2: "I Have a Dream" Text Questions + Vocabulary:Dive deep into the text, annotate with flair, conquer challenging vocabulary, and unravel the layers of American history allusions. ⭐️ Day 3: Dr. MLK Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech Figurative Language Mazes:Propel your students i
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6th - 9th
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Martin Luther King Jr Informational Text
Martin Luther King Jr Informational Text and Activities is a Common Core connected set of informational text and activities focused on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. In this engaging activity pack you get:•A flexible packet full of options, do as many or as few of the activities as you wish.•An information packed, carefully researched text about Martin's life and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. •Key vocabulary appears in bold text with a
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5th - 10th
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MLK Day Station Activity ELA Digital Resource
Martin Luther King Jr. Stations Activity: This digital resource for Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a great activity for independent station work for students in middle school English or reading class. The stations focus on reading comprehension, making inferences, analysis and creativity. This could be printed out and used as a physical station activity or put into a PowerPoint / PDF for an online gallery walk. Set Up: Print the directions for the stations along with the speech, the article, and
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Martin Luther King Activity Bundle Digital Resource
"I Have a Dream" by Dr. Martin Luther King CCSS Literary Resources Unit
This product features numerous different graphic organizers that allow for a close reading of “I Have a Dream” as well as multiple writing opportunities. All of these tasks were created with Common Core in mind!
These rigorous organizers really ask students to closely read Dr. King's infamous speech. Students must analyze his iconic words and dig deep to determine what the ideas behind his speech were. This can be used in a multitude of ways. Students can complete these individually, with a
Grades:
5th - 8th
MLK and Obama's March on Washington Speeches - Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated texts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington and President Obama's speech given at the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington given in 2013. The included zipped folder also includes an unmarked copy of the speeches without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce them for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical componen
Grades:
6th - 12th
MLK Jr. Informational Activity Pack
This is a PDF, ready-to-print activity informational pack on Martin Luther King Jr.It is intended for grades 6-8, although it can be adapted at a broader range. It includes:Informational PassageMultiple Choice Comprehension QuestionsTimeline ActivityFacts and Key DetailsVocabularyShort Constructed ResponsesEssay Response
Grades:
6th - 8th
I Have a Dream Martin Luther King Jr MLK Speech Analysis Grades 5-8
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach Martin Luther King Jr.'s (MLK's) inspirational "I Have a Dream" speech this Black History Month to your middle school students? This week-long unit will keep your students engaged all while enabling them to unpack and gain a deep understanding of the text and its significance to American history. In addition, this resource helps you hit the majority of important Common Core informational text standards. ⬆️ Check out the PREVIEW for more information! ⬆
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5th - 8th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Letter from Birmingham Jail Black History Month MLK Jr.
This fully editable packet is ready to use to recognize and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month in your middle school ELA or history classroom. This lesson plan guides students through a KWL Do Now activity, basic facts on Dr. King and facts about why he was arrested in April 1963 in Birmingham, a reading activity with 5 different excerpts from "Letter from Birmingham Jail" included with embedded vocabulary and definitions, and short answer questions for students to ans
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Black History Month Bundle Middle School ELA History Lessons Activities
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Famous Quotes One Pagers - Black History Month - MLK
Ignite a celebration of Dr. MLK Jr.'s powerful words with a vibrant one-pager activity that's perfect for honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day or elevating your Black History Month curriculum!Here’s what’s included: ✅ Directions: Seamlessly guide your students through the process with easy-to-follow directions that ensure a stress-free journey.✅ Rubric: Empower your students with a touch of structure, creating a clear path to success while embracing individuality.✅ List of Possible Words: Spa
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6th - 9th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Escape Room Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
Collect the mystery numbers to crack the code while reading about the museums and monuments dedicated to preserving his legacy. The 4 escape room challenges will have your students returning to the text again and again. Lots of fun and lots of learning!WHAT'S INCLUDEDReading Passage 1: The National Museum of African American History and CultureReading Passage 2: The Martin Luther King Jr. MemorialReading Passage 3: The King CenterEngaging high interest reading passage on three Valentine's Day
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4th - 8th
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MLK Day Resource: Martin & Mahalia
Many teachers defer to Martin Luther Kings, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech when it comes to having discussion about MLK, Jr. Day. However, for some teachers this speech is untouchable and not apart of the curriculum. For others, the speech is too advanced for their students. How can teachers have expose their students to this monumental moment without stepping on toes or leaving students behind? Enter the beautifully written and illustrated picture book: Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song.
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4th - 8th
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Martin Luther King Jr. I Have a Dream March on Washington Black History Month
This fully editable packet is ready to use to recognize and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month in your middle school ELA or history classroom. This lesson plan guides students through a KWL Do Now activity, basic facts on Dr. King and facts about the March on Washington, a guided reading activity of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech with embedded vocabulary and definitions, and short answer questions for students to answer after they have read the speech. Answer key p
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Black History Month Bundle Middle School ELA History Lessons Activities
"The Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr." Reading Passage & Puzzle Combo
No prep! Ready to print and go!This is a really fun project that's more than a regular crossword! The reading passage describes the life and legacy of MLK Jr. It's about 750 words and I wrote it at a 5th-6th grade level. Students read the passage then use it to complete the 17-word crossword puzzle. It's a great way to encourage reading for details! The matching word search helps reinforce vocabulary words with all words hidden in the puzzle 2 times.In my room, I've printed the passage front an
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5th - 12th
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I Have A Dream Digital Escape Room Activity
I Have A Dream Digital Escape Room ActivityDon't teach the "I Have A Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the same way you've done for years. MLK Day can be more fun and meaningful with a new and fresh take on this iconic speech. Add this digital escape room activity and take the engagement level up a notch in your classroom. Color graphics and sound effects make students forget that they are studying one of the most prolific speeches of modern times. How is this product organized? 5 s
Grades:
6th - 9th
Understanding the Legacy - Martin Luther King Jr. Comprehension Activity
Make history come alive for your students with this Martin Luther King Jr. Comprehension Assignment! Foster a deeper understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and inspire meaningful discussions about equality, justice, and the ongoing pursuit of a better world.Engage your middle school students in a thought-provoking exploration of the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. with this comprehensive comprehension assignment. This resource is designed to deepen students' understanding of the Ci
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6th - 10th
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I Have a Dream Text Questions + Vocabulary - MLK Day - Black History Month
Embark on a profound exploration of MLK's legendary "I Have a Dream" speech with this exceptional companion resource that's set to ignite your classroom!Here's what’s included:✅ 8 Thoughtful Text Questions: Elevate the learning experience with insightful questions strategically placed alongside the speech for easy annotations.✅ Handy Vocabulary and Allusions List: Uncover the richness of language and literary references with a meticulously curated list, enhancing comprehension.✅ Editable Everyth
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6th - 9th
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MLK's "Eulogy for the Martyred Children" Speech Common Core Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text with 26 marginal annotations and Common Core State Standards alignment of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous " Eulogy for the Martyred Children" speech given at the memorial for the 4 girls killed in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos)
Grades:
6th - 12th
Dream Collage Activity - Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s Vision
Make Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream come alive in your classroom with this engaging Dream Collage Activity. Inspire your students to envision a brighter future and actively contribute to positive change in their communities!Engage your middle school students in a meaningful exploration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream with this inspiring "Dream Collage" activity. This resource is designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and reflection as students express their aspirations for a more ju
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4th - 8th
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