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Martin Luther King Day rubrics
Martin Luther King: I Have a Dream & the Power of Rhetoric
Martin Luther King’s "I Have a Dream" speech continues to inspire, half a century after he first delivered it. Not only did he have an important message, but he had a powerful method of delivery. His understanding of the art of rhetoric helped him create a speech that moved those who heard it, as well as the generations that continue to listen to his words.
Use this lesson to help your students learn about and harness the power of persuasive speaking.
The lesson includes:
-A handout on rh
Grades:
9th - 12th
"We Shall Overcome" Civil Rights Song for Orff & Boomwhackers
Singing and playing this American Civil Rights song by Pete Seger allows students the opportunity to connect to "We Shall Overcome" in a meaningful way. These largely editable Google Slides offer students a change to sing the lyrics, read the sheet music, and play a variety of musical instruments including Orff/ xylophone/metallophone, Boomwhackers, woodblock and hand drum. This would be a great song at any point in the year, but is especially fantastic for MLK Day in January and Black History
Grades:
2nd - 7th
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Main Idea & Supp Details Activities, Black History Month Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King was such an important man in our country's history. Identifying Main Idea & Supporting Details can be a challenge for kids, but they love these non-fiction passages about Martin Luther King. Finding the main idea and supporting details is easy & using the graphic organizer makes it fun! This is a NO PREP 30+ page Main Idea & Details practice activity...just PRINT & GO! This packet can work well for Literacy Block time, Morning Work or even Homework.It includes
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Black History Research Report Project with Quote Cards
This is the perfect project for your students to correctly write a biographical research essay. This resource can not only be used in February (during Black History month) but any time of the year.
Students will love researching an important historical figure and showing the class what they have learned.
Students can use the fact cards to learn about some of the most important African Americans in history to help them decide who they would like to research. Or, you could cut the cards out and
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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I Have A Dream Project-Choice Board and Rubric Bundle
The "I Have a Dream" project, with its comprehensive Choice Board, serves as a versatile and engaging tool for teachers, providing a holistic approach to student expression, creativity, and self-reflection. Here's an in-depth description of how this project can benefit other teachers:Facilitating Individual Expression: The project encourages students to articulate and visualize their dreams in a unique way. This not only fosters creativity but also allows teachers to gain insights into the perso
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Informational Text Reading and Writing Paragraphs
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Your students will actively participate in this fun and effective informative writing lesson inspired by the great Martin Luther King, Jr. After reading and discussing informational text, students will be able to write an informative essay using the detailed instructions, an ML King word bank (vocabulary), a verb and adjective creator, a great graphic organizer
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Mini-Unit
This Martin Luther King, Jr. Mini-Unit is the perfect resource to engage your students in a lesson about this significant historical figure. In addition to the Flipbook Activity that provides an opportunity for individual or group research, this resource contains additional language arts handouts to add value to your lessons. This mini-unit includes the following:Martin Luther King, Jr. Flipbook Activity with directionsMartin Luther King, Jr. "The Student" Reading with comprehension questions an
Grades:
2nd - 5th
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Biography Research Project with RUBRIC (MLK DAY)
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR (MLK) Black History Research Project with RUBRIC:This is an awesome MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (MLK) Research Project that can be best used with upper elementary and middle school students (4th-8th grade). This 2-Page Resource includes: EASY-TO-FOLLOW Step-by-step instructions for students, Engaging & Creative Research Options, and a Simple Rubric with Checklist. It's all done for you - just hand to your students and let them get busy!There are so many possible ways that th
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez
Great lesson for MLK holiday or Black History Month. The lesson compares the two civil rights leaders and their relationship with each other.
This includes a worksheet, rubric for project and prezi presentation that goes with the lesson.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
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MLK Jr. Time Line Project
This is an integrated project based on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Your students will create a time line about important events in Dr. King's life. The download includes frames for organizing events and pictures to place on a time line. A rubric is included for grading the project and can be used to guide students in creating the time line.
In addition to the Social Studies standard of placing events in chronological order on a time line, the project covers the Common Core Sta
Grades:
2nd - 5th
How to Writing: How to Make the World a Better Place
This is a great writing activity that can be used to support a Martin Luther King or Earth Day unit. Items Included: * Student Example* Brainstorming page* Rough Draft* Self-Editing Checklist* Final Draft* Grading ChecklistWait until you read your kiddos' paragraphs!
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1st - 4th
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Black History Month Research Cube Project
Have your students tap into their creativity with this adorable Black History Month Research Project! New spin on a research project. Create project cubes! Have the decorate your class or use for presentations.Included:*Project handout*Directions*Rubric
Grades:
4th - 9th
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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Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Rubric/Project
Great MLK activity! Can be used in conjunction with teaching the core democratic values!
This is a great open ended project to bring out student creativity and understanding.
Read Martin Luther King Jr. speech "I have a dream" before having students create the poster.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Activity
This no-prep writing project activity is the perfect way to combine informational writing with your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is aligned with Common Core Informational Writing. It includes:
-Explanation of activity and requirements for students
-Scoring Guide for teachers
-Two page planning sheet for students to use
-Fun writing paper
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Martin Luther King Poster Project- Grading Rubric
This rubric pairs with my MLK poster project. It will give you a guide on how to score the group poster project.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Martin Luther King Poster Project Bundle
MARTIN LUTHER KING UNIT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
I have been teaching about MLK Jr. for over a decade. This unit I put together includes great links of his speeches, riots, his biography, etc.
I also included directions and a rubric for speeches I assign my kids to mirror his speech. This includes the kids having to show repetition, voice must be raised twice, they must use a metaphor....and they must have their own dream.
Very Effective!!
Grades:
5th - 8th
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"I Have a Dream"-Inspired Speech Project
Inspired by the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this project invites students to choose an issue that affects young people and take action. The students research an issue (local or global), write and deliver an inspirational speech and turn their speech into an awareness campaign. Download includes assignment sheet for students and a rubric.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Martin Luther King Jr. Research Report
This is a bundle for a Language Arts unit on Martin Luther King Jr. Included is a grading rubric, planning sheet and websites that students can access to complete their research online.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service Social Experiment and Essay
MLK spoke openly about acceptance of differences at a time when many people did not understand what that meant. Since MLK lived a life of service to others, have your students experience what it would be like to serve others. Encourage your students to come up with ideas on how THEY can make MLK Day a day ON rather than a day OFF. This product includes a handout detailing the assignment and how to document their participation as well as a rubric to use for assessment purposes.Don't forget to fo
Grades:
2nd - 12th
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr 'I Have a Dream' | Poem Inspiration
Dr Martin Luther King JrDr Martin Luther King Jr 'I Have a Dream' Speech short summary, excerpt and sentence starters to create a 'I Have a Dream' inspired Poem related to your students life and the world around them.This resource is designed to be used after your class has already spoken about the History behind Black History Month and the accomplishments of people like Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Viola Desmond, Ruby Bridges and many more.Pre-Teach words like racism, segregation, civil rights, e
Grades:
4th - 8th
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A Tribute to Dr. King
In this project, students will conduct a webquest in order to research the life of acclaimed civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a multi-step project that will require students to complete several tasks: define key concepts, create a timeline, compile a picture collage, and the interpret meaning of a famous quote. Students will use online resources to complete this project and put together a final display board. An easy grading rubric is attached. This project is made availab
Grades:
4th - 6th
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William Still Story Video Questions and Discussion Questions
I use this resource in 8th grade US History. I have students write down notes as they watch the documentary in the 1-2 class periods it takes. The last two questions are short essay questions. The next class day we do a fishbowl discussion with the second two pages. Can do as whole class discussion and just use one set of questions as well. Includes Discussion RubricHere is a link to find the documentary. There are other places it can be found as well. William Still Story Documentary
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Editable MLK Day Critical Thinking Project
Editable MLK Day Critical Thinking Project
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this assignment will engage students and help with writing skills. This is one way for teachers to encourage their students to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day through writing prompts.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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