Martin Luther King, Jr. Literacy Activities
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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 organizers and activities included are suited to work with most read aloud about Martin Luther King, Jr.
This Engaging Unit Includes:
- Suggested Lesson Guide broken down into 2 parts
- What I Know about MLK, Jr. Graphic Organizer
- Character Trait Vocabulary Warm-up Group Activity (Trait/ Example/ Explanation)
- Character Traits of a Great Leader Graphic Organizer
- Information Text about MLK, Jr.
- Annotation Guide with Questions
- MLK, Jr. Partner Brainstorming
- MLK, Jr. Character Trait & Example Graphic Organizer
- Agree or Disagree Opinion Springboard to help get students thinking about writing an opinion statement
- Guided Think About It! Questions- Partner Work
- Writing a Declaration Statement Lesson & Graphic Organizer
- Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer
- Check-It Task List to help students analyze their rough draft
- Rough Draft Paper
- Final Copy Writing Paper for a cute Display
- Grading Rubric
Fun Stuff
- Copy and fold mini book for students to do a little Martin Luther King, Jr. research!
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