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Martin Luther King Day Common Core RH.6-8.1 resources
MLK Day Bundle: 3 Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
In this product bundle, you receive 3 outstanding resources to celebrate and honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 1.) A history of the MLK holiday resource is used to highlight the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This resource includes engaging class text, a timeline assignment, a crossword review activity, and a student newspaper project.2.) A primary source activity is included in this bundle to have students understand the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In this reso
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5th - 9th
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Civil Rights Movement: March on Washington Gallery Walk Activity
In this Civil Rights Movement activity, your students will become historians as they analyze the official March on Washington organizing manual that was published prior to the demonstration. Then they will take a gallery walk to analyze historical images from the demonstration. Students will answer critical thinking questions throughout the activity and complete a final reflection. This resource is set up in an easy-to-print format to save you time.Primary Source Analysis:There is no better way
Grades:
6th - 8th
Martin Luther King Jr. Scavenger Hunt Task Card or Walking Tour Activity MLK Day
Use this very comprehensive Task Card, Walking Tour or Gallery Walk activity to teach about Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement for MLK Jr. Day or during Black History Month. This activity has everything needed to allow students to have fun while investigating his life, his contributions, and his legacy.Resource Includes16 Scavenger Hunt Question Cards16 Response Cards with images, quotes, and contentStudent HandoutsOptional Wrap-up Writing Assignment for s
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5th - 12th
Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) COMPLETE Lesson Plan | Digital & PDF formats!
The amazing resources included with the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) COMPLETE Lesson Plan come 100% COMPLETELY READY TO USE in BOTH digital (via Google Apps) and printable PDF formats! This incredible lesson plan will help promote your students critical thinking skills and engage them as they explore the life of MLK Jr. from his early childhood, upbringing, and educational pursuits to his many efforts and accomplishments as one of the most profound civil rights leaders in U.S. history. The user-
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5th - 8th
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Important African Americans Biography Centers Activity - Black History Month
Want to introduce your students to Important African Americans? Hoping to bring diversity to your classroom studies? Looking for a way to address Black History Month or want Bio Cards to display on a bulletin board?This 22 page activity set includes everything you need to allow your students to learn about or investigate Important African-Americans from every time period, every genre, and every topic area. Resource IncludesBiography Cards on 12 African-AmericansTopic Cards to divide people into
Grades:
4th - 11th
Life of Martin Luther King, Jr | Interactive Comprehension Activity - Digital
Embark on an inspiring journey through the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with our engaging reading comprehension resource! Designed for students to explore the key details of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. life, this activity features four comprehension exercises, each unlocking a unique Polaroid picture to add to their final photo album.This engaging resource goes beyond just the “I Have a Dream Speech” and basic biographical information of MLK. It allows for a more in-depth study of one
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday SUPER Bundle for January - Reading & Writing - Digital
Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, Digital
Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, DigitalFor teachers incorporating critical thinking into their curriculum, the Emmett Till case provides a powerful opportunity to explore themes of social justice, racism, and the importance of holding individuals and society as a whole accountable for their actions. By examining the complex history of the Till case, students can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of racial violence on individuals and society and the i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Martin Luther King Jr. Activities for Middle School
One of the most well-known leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. is a staple in any lesson on the power of voice, determination and unity. With the NO PREP Martin Luther King Jr. Activities, students will be fully engaged in reading, researching, and writing about the incredible life of Martin Luther King Jr. as a historical figure of not only our nation, but the world. These Martin Luther King Jr. activities are great for middle school students who want to learn more abou
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Martin Luther King Jr. Activities for Middle School Bundle
Compare Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm-Argument Writing (Distance Learning)
Explore the language, message, and rhetoric of two dynamic leaders of the Civil Rights Movement--Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. In this argument assignment, students analyze excerpts from speeches made by each leader on the topics of integration and calling others to action. Students must then decide which speaker was most effective in delivering his message using evidence from the texts. This assignment fits easily into a unit on evaluating speeches, the Civil Rights Movement, or ana
Grades:
6th - 12th
Letter from Birmingham Jail Analysis (Digital & Paper) & Hexagonal Thinking
This Letter from Birmingham Jail Analysis Activity and Hexagonal Thinking Graphic Organizer is designed to deepen students' understanding of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter written in 1963. This activity is ideal for students studying American history, civil rights, and social justice in grades 8-12.The Letter from Birmingham Jail Analysis Activity includes a range of engaging and thought-provoking questions that encourage critical thinking, reflection, and discussion. Students engage in clo
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics Store Growing Bundle
Inferences High School, Racial Violence, Emmett Till, Critical Thinking Activity
Inferences High School, Racial Violence, Emmett Till, Critical Thinking Activity While the Emmett Till case became a symbol of a movement, his killers never faced true justice. The recent reopening of the case offers a chance for a thorough investigation and retribution. As teachers, it is our duty to educate our students about the historical significance of these events, use critical thinking to discuss the broader impact that it had and encourage them to take action to fight systemic racism an
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Two-Part Lesson Martin Luther King Jr. (Pacifist or Revolutionary?)
This resource serves to begin breaking the cycle of false, incomplete and inaccurate narratives about historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr.. It includes a two-part lesson plan where students examine and compare two speeches, “I Have a Dream” and “The Three Evils of Society”. Activities included such as the Do Now, Group Questions, Note-taking handouts, Speech handouts, Venn Diagram help students REFLECT on, EXPLORE, and DISCUSS historical and present issues as well as how Martin Lut
Grades:
6th - 12th
Grades 3- 8: International Human Rights Leaders for the Gifted/Talented
Grades 3 - 8 Biographies of International Human Rights Leaders Gifted students require increased creativity and depth of learning. Here is a link to teaching strategies for Gifted and Talented students:http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Gifted-and-Talented-Teaching-Strategies-3448062Accessibility suggestions: Go to your device “Settings” where you can adjust the screen’s: brightness and color, size of text, resolution, connect to wireless display and adjust sound. A media player fo
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Grade 3: Bundle For Gifted/ Talented
Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have A Dream" Essay (Google Comp)
Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech ActivityIs your class learning about the Civil Rights movement in the United States and the work of Martin Luther King Jr.?Students will read or watch Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. After watching the speech, students will analyze the persuasive elements of the speech on a worksheet provided. After analyzing the speech, students will create their own persuasive speech or essay to deliver to their classmates. The worksheet is low p
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Civil Rights Movement & Vietnam War Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
Grade 3- 8: International Human Rights for Students w/ Learning Challenges
Students with Learning Challenges require the use of handouts and visual aids, word processor with spell-checker and/or voice output to provide auditory feedback.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Grade 3, Bundle For Students w/ Learning Challenges
Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, racism, MS, HS, low prep activity
Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, racism, MS, HS, low prep activity Emmett Till was a fourteen-year-old African American boy who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955 after being accused of flirting with a white woman. His death sparked national outrage and helped to galvanize the civil rights movement. Today, his story is often taught as a way of understanding the history of racism and discrimination in the United States. Studying Emmett Till can also help to promote empathy and unde
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Reading Comprehension Activity | MLK Day
The Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Reading Comprehension Activity comes 100% completely ready to use for student learning in BOTH PDF printable and digital (Google Apps) formats! This incredible and easy-to-use activity is PERFECT for MLK Day, Black History Month, or as a supplement to your Civil Rights Movement unit!Get an even GREATER VALUE, this resource is a part of our Martin Luther King Jr. COMPLETE Lesson Plan - CHECK IT OUT HERE!!This reading comprehension activity comes in both digital (G
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5th - 8th
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Grade 3- 8, International Human Rights Leaders for M H/ Medical Conditions
This educational resource pack includes:
● Grades 3 - 8 Biographies of International Human Rights Leaders
● Modified for students with audio, visual and tactile prompts. Students with Mental Health Conditions require sequential memory tasks, such as spelling, math, with step-by-step instructions. They may be more easily understood by dividing tasks into smaller ones. Students with Medical Conditions may also require enlarged printed materials
● (Level 1) Reciting descriptions t
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Grades 3- 8: International Human Rights Leaders for students with Autism
This educational resource pack includes: ● Grades 3 - 8 Biographies of International Human Rights Leaders Students on the spectrum need a multi-media approach including: visual images, an auditory reinforcement, a tactile involvement and key words presented 3 - 5 times in different contexts. ● Enhanced for students with audio, visual and tactile prompts. ● (Level 1) Reciting descriptions to be matched to the appropriate images ● (Level 2) Learn key words/phrases regarding descriptions o
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Grade 3: Bundle For Students with Autism
Grades 3- 8: International Human Rights for Traditional Students
Accessibility suggestions: Go to your device “Settings” where you can adjust the screen’s: brightness and color, size of text, resolution, connect to wireless display and adjust sound. A media player for wav or m4a files is required to listen to audio links. This educational resource pack includes: visual, tactile audio and color coding enhancements. To save ink and paper, an applicati
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Grade 3: Bundle for Traditional Students
Grades 3-8, International Human Rights Leaders for students with ADD/ADHD
This educational resource pack includes: ● Grades 3 - 8 Biographies of International Human Rights Leaders ● Enhanced for students with audio, visual and tactile prompts.Students with either ADD or ADHD require the use of handouts with visual aids. They should also be provided with a word processor with spell- checker and/or voice output to provide auditory feedback. Oral instructions should be concise with instructions or demonstrations presented in more than one way. ● (Level 1) Reciti
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Grade 3, Bundle For Students with ADD and/or ADHD
ASL, Grades 3 - 8: International Human Rights Leaders for Students with Deafness
This educational resource pack includes: ● Grades 3 - 8 Biographies of International Human Rights Leaders Students who are deaf versus hearing-impaired require accommodations determined by three factors: the degree of hearing loss, the age at onset, and the type of language or communication system they use. They both may use a variety of communication methods including lip-reading, cued speech, signed English, and/or American Sign Language. Accessibility suggestions:Go to your device “Settings''
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: ASL, K- 5 Grade Bundle for Students with Deafness
Martin Luther King Jr. : Reflecting on the Words That Built His Legacy
Google slides or printed handout writing assignment. Chronologically ordered quotes from MLK Jr.'s speeches and letters, which students read and address in short answer responses. Links are embedded in questions so students can explore source material that will help them answer the questions. Addresses comprehension, analysis, synthesis, and expression of ideas.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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