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Martin Luther King Day script pdfs
Martin Luther King Day Reader's Theater Toolkit for Middle School
This Martin Luther King Readers Theater Unit is one your middle school students will love! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating MLK Day activities into your language arts instruction. This 10-character PDF script includes comprehension questions and word work activities, making it a flexible teaching resource you can use in multiple ways!This is the perfect resource for sharing information about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while staying on task with your reading and writ
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids
Sitting Down for Dr. King: Sit-ins Protests RT
Here's a powerful classroom play set during the Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-ins of 1960. The event is viewed through the eyes of a middle-class white boy who gets angry when the protests prevent him from enjoying his family celebration at the Woolworth. As the historically-accurate events unfold, he comes to understand the plight of the young protesters and in the end overcomes his own preconceptions to "stand" with them.Best suited for reader’s theater, podcast, or discussion-based classroom r
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5th - 8th
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Martin Luther King Jr Day Readers Theater
Enjoy and learn with this Reader's Theater script for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Informative Theater unit includes:1 two-page script in black and white with 5 Character Cards1 two-page script in color with 5 Character Cards1 informative sheet about the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Facts Activity Page (2 versions)1 Unscramble the Letters Activity Page*****This is included in our Informative Reader’s Theater from January to June.
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Holidays January to June Readers Theater Bundle
Martin Luther King Jr. Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet
This Martin Luther King Jr. Packet provides enjoyable reading and writing activities which coordinate with a readers theater script! This holiday script teaches key facts in the history of the civil rights movement and the life of Dr. King.This packet includes a 2-page readers theater script and 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key:* Fill-In the Blanks* Vocabulary Fun* Unscramble* Word Search* 5-Question QuizThis is a great way for students to increase reading and writi
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2nd - 4th
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A School Play and Readers’ Theater “The Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr."
Come share a school bus ride to Lakeview Elementary School in Montgomery, Alabama, and follow the children as they participate in an assembly about the life of one or our most famous African-Americans.“The Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr.” is an original play written for use as readers’ theater, as a part of balanced literacy (Read-Aloud, Shared and Performance Reading or Guided Reading), or for an actual play production. In readers’ theater or through one of the balanced literacy approaches to t
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Bundle of 15 Holiday Plays gr. 1-5
I Have a Dream Speech Reader's Theatre: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
10-page Reader's Theatre Script of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream "speech including a forward. It has been written with 20 parts but can be adjusted. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of America's finest orators of all time. Use his speech as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills. Included in the packet are two essay prompts with writing pages. Specific inst
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5th - 8th
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" Reader's Theatre for High School
10-page Reader's Theatre Script of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream "speech including a forward. It has been written with 20 parts but can be adjusted. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of America's finest orators of all time. Use his speech as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills. Included in the packet are two essay prompts with writing pages. Specific inst
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9th - 12th
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Martin's Big Dream: The Youth of MLK Readers Theater
Classic reader's theater from the pages of Scholastic’s Storyworks magazine! Martin's Big Dream is based on a true story from Dr. King’s childhood in which neighborhood boys refused to play baseball with him. Dr. King wrote that it was a pivotal moment in his becoming a civil rights leader. It was recently enacted by a branch of the Palace Theatre with support from the local BLM chapter, and it pairs nicely with Doreen Rappaport's book, "Martin's Big Words." It includes parts for ten to twelve
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4th - 7th
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Gonna Let it Shine: MLK Selma Readers Theater
Students will quickly connect with eight-year-old Sheyann Webb. In “Gonna Let it Shine” she shares her emotional, often frightening childhood experience as Dr. King’s “Smallest Freedom Fighter.” We’re used to hearing about the Civil Rights struggle from the viewpoint of adults, yet here is the true story of a little girl who not only saw it, but was there on the front lines in Selma risking the same dangers as her adult counterparts. Carefully researched, it improves upon an earlier version that
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4th - 8th
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Martin's Big Words: Reader's Theater Script, Quote Posters, & Timeline Cards
This packet is based on the book Martin's Big Words written by Doreen Rappaport & Illustrated by Bryan Collier. It includes a reader's theater script, posters of the quotes from the book, and times cards to match up dates and facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life.These instructions are also included in the packet: written by Doreen Rappaport & Illustrated by Bryan Collier. It includes a reader's theater script, posters of the quotes from the book, and times cards to match up dat
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2nd - 8th
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Martin Luther King - Readers' Theater
Your students will enjoy learning about the accomplishments of this amazing man through readers theater. Included with the script are three task cards and an acrostic poetry form. Buy this script alone or in a bundle with the following holiday scripts:
Veterans Day
Columbus Day
Christmas Around the World
President's Day
St. Patrick's Day Readers' Theater
Earth Day Readers' Theater
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4th - 8th
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"I Have a Dream" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Reader's Theatre- Elementary Edition
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Speech "I Have a Dream" in a 10-page Reader's Theatre Script for 15 students. Perfect for elementary students.Provide your students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Dr. King's speech with this engaging, reading activity. All my students love it when we use a Reader's Theatre script, especially my students who typically struggle. Reader's Theatre allows students to prepare and practice before speaking in front of peers. All students will work on fluenc
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: MLK Jr. Reader's Theatre Bundle: "I Have a Dream" & "We Dream a World"
Martin Luther King Readers Theater Scripts SEL Plays to Teach Cultural Diversity
Martin Luther King Jr. Reader's Theater Scripts Include 5 Short Plays to Teach About Cultural Diversity in the Classroom and in the World. These can also be used for social emotional learning stories to teach about inclusivity.Ignite creativity and foster a love for storytelling with cultural diversity reader's theater plays. They feature humorous content that make learning and self-expression a fun experience for elementary students.Included:Five 5 Plays (3-4 pages each)Each Play Includes 4-6 C
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2nd - 5th
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MLK Granddaughter: "We Dream a World" Reader's Theater & Reading Activities
Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, provides the perfect companion to her grandfather's "I Have a Dream Speech." We Dream a World, as a reader's theatre, is a perfect companion to add to your MLK unit study. In addition to a 15-person (flexible) 9-page script, the MLK Jr. extension activity includes a basic biographical non-fiction text and questions to help give your students a solid foundation of the life of MLK Jr. Fun coloring sheets and a word search round out this i
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: MLK Jr. Reader's Theatre Bundle: "I Have a Dream" & "We Dream a World"
Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks Skit
Martin Luther King Jr.Wow your audience with this amazing Black History Month Skit featuring Martin Luther King Jr.Being an African American woman myself, there was NO WAY I was just going to let February slide by without doing something special for Black History Month. Giving students worksheets, or read them a book about an important African American figure in history is okay; but I wanted to do more. I wanted it to be meaningful and engaging… something my students would remember for years
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2nd - 5th
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A Play and Readers’ Theater “The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
Martin Luther King Day is celebrated across the United States each January. Your students will enjoy learning about the life of one of the most famous African-Americans, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This original play is written for use as a readers’ theater or as a part of balanced literacy (Read-Aloud, Shared and Performance Reading, or Guided Reading). In readers’ theater or through one of the balanced literacy approaches to teaching reading, children are not expected to memorize their lines,
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Bundle of 15 Holiday Plays gr. 1-5
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Readers Theatre Theater Script 3rd 4th 5th Grade DAY
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Readers Theatre Theater Script 3rd 4th 5th Grade MLK Civil RightsHere's a fun readers theater script that will teach your students more about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the accomplishments of the Civil Rights movement.Characters include:Martin Luther King Jr.Rosa ParksJackKimberlyNarrator 1Narrator 2A great activity for MLK Day, or to supplement your lessons on the Civil Rights movement. ❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
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3rd - 6th
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Readers Theater from the Bus Boycott: In the Jailhouse with Dr. King
"In the Jailhouse" is an original play commissioned specifically for Black History Month. It tells the story of an angry young teenager during the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1956. It not only teaches about MLK’s policy of non-violence, it also challenges today’s kids who are struggling with poverty and hopelessness to overcome their hostilities. King’s encouragement that you are as good as anyone will resonate with many of your students. The phrase, as well as the rest of King words during the pl
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5th - 8th
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Elementary Skit for MLK Day: Dream Keepers - Martin Luther King Play
This is a short CLASSROOM skit to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. During a sleep over party, the kids talk about MLK Day. Some of them don't know what it means. They discuss what it means to celebrate and then, together, they come up with a plan to celebrate. Martin Luther King, Jr. Play for Elementary. Great for Black History Month too! You might also like thislist of 50 Famous African Americans for Biographies.
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Not Grade Specific
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Reader's Theater: Martin Luther King Jr.
Do you want your upper elementary students to have a thorough understanding of the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr? This engaging, whole class activity includes THREE plays on different reading levels to provide differentiation while at the same time providing integration on the history and contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr!A Dream Begin (young Martin Luther King Jr)-lower reading levelA Special Lesson (activist)-on grade reading levelA Hero Emerges (the legacy of Martin Luther
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Special Holidays in America: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
Martin Luther King Reader's Theater Partner Play activity with vocabulary
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reader's theater partner play! This is a powerful way to for students to learn and reflect about Dr. King while practicing fluency and vocabulary and answer key. One role is a bit easier and the other is a bit more challenging to allow for heterogeneous pairings! The vocabulary matches my morning meeting slides that teach about Dr. Martin Luther King. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Morning-Meeting-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-vocabulary-quotes-journal-1081384
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4th - 6th
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Martin Luther King Jr Readers Theater Scripts - Holiday Reading Activities
Engage your students in meaningful learning about Martin Luther King Jr's legacy with this comprehensive collection of 8 themed Readers Theater Scripts. These scripts are designed not only to enhance reading fluency but also to spark insightful discussions about the life and impact of Dr. King.Each script is meticulously crafted to capture essential moments from Martin Luther King Jr's life, making history come alive in your classroom. From his inspiring speeches to pivotal events, these scripts
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2nd - 5th
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MLK Day Program Reader's Theater News Station Skit Script
This skit was intended for a short presentation for MLK day with a small class size. In this format, the skit runs about 5-10 minutes depending on the speakers' pace. Additional questions can be added for more roles or extended time. It can also be used as reader's theater for fluency practice.
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1st - 3rd
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Martin Luther King, Jr. & Coretta Character Traits Freebie
These are character traits sheets for Dr. and Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr. They are part of the larger resource, Meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Readers Theater Biography.
The biographical readers theater follows King from birth to death and through the struggles with racial tension in his time. It is written for grades 3-6, but could be easily used with lower level learners at the higher grades as well. It is written with easy to understand vocabulary so the student doesn't get too lo
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3rd - 6th
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