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8th grade Martin Luther King Day scripts
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader's theater script
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader’s theater is a 2 page script for 8 readers that explains the events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King’s arrest and subsequent letter, summarizes the content of the letter and provides a peek at subsequent landmark events that came as a result of the civil rights movement.Also included: a rubric, reader's theater version of MLK's I Have a Dream speech, and some Black History visual writing prompts/bulletin board items to promote critical thinking.Check out
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)
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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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
Grades:
4th - 8th
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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
African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
This bundle contains six of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show format Reader's Theater Scripts. The bundle includes Bessie Coleman, Tuskegee Airmen, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King and George Washington Carver.Each play has the "guest" visiting Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show and audience questioners asking the guest questions about their life and accomplishments. The plays include a Did You Know? of factoids, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities and the key.Gr
Grades:
4th - 8th
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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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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Milk or Martin Luther King Junior Day - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater for small groups. It is for a group of 4. It is about Martin Luther King Junior Day. I am using it as a kick off for Black History Month. This Reader's Theater doesn't talk about Martin Luther's life but it talks about the history of the holiday itself. 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 educatio
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4th - 8th
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Martin Luther King: Civil Rights Leader
Two for One! That’s right - this is a two for one offer on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. - so your school can celebrate his life and Black History Month. I’ve created two complementary slideshows on this civil rights leader - one for primary grades and one for middle and junior high students. The primary slide show has 15 slides, which give basic facts that are supported with a 4-page script with more details appropriate for the grade level of younger students. The more in-depth slide show
Grades:
1st - 8th
MLK FREE Writing Activity Differentiated for ALL GRADES
MLK FREE Writing Activity Differentiated for ALL GRADES- Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" Speech- 4 Versions of "My Dream" for lower and upper elementary - Essay prompts and comprehension questions geared towards middle school and high school
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1st - 12th
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Martin Luther King, Jr - Reader's Theater Script
This reader's theater pays tribute to the iconic civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. The actors deliver lines highlighting Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, including his famous speeches, his commitment to nonviolent resistance, his fight for civil rights, and the impact he had on society.Clipart used featuring Martin Luther King Jr. is from TpT seller Illumismart (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Illumismart )
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6th - 9th
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Socratic Lesson about Identity & Society
This socratic dialogue is intended to help students think about the social construction of identity. This lesson would be a good introduction to any work about identity, gender, race, or social justice and equality.
The original intention of this lesson plan was to introduce a major thesis in The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - that he was a “man” even though he was not “white,” and therefore he was fighting to change the “definition” of “man” (rather than arguing that he “counts”
Grades:
8th - 12th
Desmond and the Very Mean Word Reader's Theatre Script & Questions
Father TrevorAre you still thinking about that mean word? DesmondYes. I don’t know what to do about it. Father TrevorOur hearts are fragile and easily hurt. This is why we were given a way to heal them; it’s called forgiveness. DesmondHow can I forgive them? They haven’t said they are sorry to me.*************************************************************************************************************Included in the Desmond and the Very Mean Word Reader's Theatre Unit:*5 Page Script*4 Charact
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Freedom March Comprehension Quiz FREE Google Forms
This FREE CCS-based comprehension activity goes with my reader theater play, Freedom March RT, which is available elsewhere in my store. Includes answer key. Once downloaded, users can edit to suit. From the 1963 March for Jobs and Freedom, the iconic event where MLK delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, this poignant story is told through the eyes of eleven-year-old Lucy. How to create a Google Classroom assignment: 1. purchase and download "Freedom March RT elsewhere in this story; 2. downlo
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Weekly EFT/Tapping Prompts: I Have a Dream
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a self help tool that can be easily accessed and practiced. This weekly prompt series allows teachers to encourage daily habits that strengthen the mental health of the overall classroom. EFT is proven to decrease anxiety, PTSD and limiting beliefs while increasing positive thoughts about ourselves and circumstances. The weekly tapping scripts will cover topics such as kindness, confidence, friendships, embracing challenges, change and so much more. Please do
Grades:
5th - 12th
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