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8th grade Martin Luther King Day handouts
Martin Luther King Speech Analysis - "What is Your Life's Blueprint?" (Digital)
“What is Your Life’s Blueprint?” - Speech Analysis ****This resource is for an analysis of Martin Luther King's speech, "What is Your Life's Blueprint?" It includes a paper and digital version of student resources. If you would prefer similar resources that are designed to be used in an Interactive Notebook, check out the Interactive Notebook Speech Analysis Mini-Unit HERE.****You and your students will absolutely LOVE this close reading mini-unit for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech, “What
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5th - 8th
Civil Rights: Montgomery Bus Boycott, Freedom Riders, and More
Students will read and answer questions about the events during the Civil Rights Movement including Brown vs. Board of Ed., Montgomery Bus Boycotts, Rosa Parks, Freedom Riders, The "Little Rock Nine", "Clinton 12", and the Highland Folk School.and Tent Cities in Western TN. There are 6 content pages and 6 answer key pages.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: BIG Tennessee History Bundle
Civil Rights Leaders Activity: Civil Rights Activists Biographies Activity
Civil Rights Heroes Activity is perfect activity to add to your Civil Rights Movement Unit. In this activity, students summarize and present to the class the achievements and the historical significance of 11 civil rights activists during the Civil Rights era. Biographies of each leader is provided along with instructions, and a full size portrait of each. No outside sources are needed for this assignment. Everything is included. Works great with stations!Biographies include: Dr. Martin Luther K
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Selma - Movie Guide
Selma Movie Guide - 40 Question worksheet designed to help students stay engaged while watching the movie. This is a Microsoft word file. Selma is a 2014 American historical drama film directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Paul Webb. It is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by James Bevel,[3][4] Hosea Williams, Martin Luther King, Jr., and John Lewis. The film stars actors David Oyelowo as King, Tom Wilkinson as President Lyndon B. Johnson, Tim Roth as George Wall
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
MLK Day Coloring Pages with Short Writing Prompts
Sometimes there just isn't enough time to do Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities. Don't worry! No prep is needed with this coloring activity! Print this coloring page out and have kids color for morning work! There's a short writing prompt included as well. Kids can write about their own dream and describe what MLK's dream was. Comes in a whole page coloring page, but smaller-sized coloring pages are also included.Great activity for Black History Month || Martin Luther King Jr. Day!What's i
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in: MLK Day Reading Center Activities & Coloring Pages BUNDLE
"What Is Your Life's Blueprint?": Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech Analysis
**** This resource is for Interactive Notebooks or File Folders. If you would prefer more traditional resources in paper or digital format, check out the “What is Your Life’s Blueprint?” close reading and analysis unit HERE.****You and your students will absolutely LOVE this close reading mini-unit for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech, “What is Your Life’s Blueprint?” One of King’s most inspiring speeches, its content and message to be the very best person you can be is perfect for student
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5th - 8th
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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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Spanish and Bilingual Lesson Materials
In recognition of Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month, I created this cross-curricular reading selection for my Spanish classes. It will also work well for Social Studies, Civics, and American History classes that have Spanish-speaking students. This bundle of materials offers:1 A paragraph-length biography of Dr. King with reading comprehension questions. The questions are designed to measure student comprehension and offer double-spacing to allow students sufficient space to transla
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mystery Grid Drawing Bundle - Martin Luther King Jr.
This grid bundle includes three mystery grid worksheets in varying degrees of difficulty.
Students reassemble the scrambled image using the grid coordinates. Blank grid templates are included...or have your students create their own grid on blank drawing paper. Scrambled grids ensure that student's attention is focused on what they are doing and not distracted by the overall image.
Click here to watch a mystery grid drawing demo.
The grid drawing technique is a time-tested method of drawing
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MLK Lit Devices & Rhetorical Analysis Quiz "I Have a Dream" Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quiz. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and literary devices quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike!A classroom activity for Martin Luther King Jr. day. An ELA activity and literary device lesson for MLK day.What's Included:■ 5-page reading
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5th - 12th
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History of Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Student Reading Activity for MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr: What's the History behind MLK? Martin Luther King Day!This Martin Luther King Jr Holiday lesson is included in the 14-lesson Holiday Collection, located here! This pack includes lessons on Johnny Appleseed, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, President's Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Saint Patrick's Day (St Patrick's Day), Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Day! Enjoy these 14 hands-on activities at one great price! --------
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5th - 10th
Character Map for Kathryn Stockett's The Help (Film or Novel)
A PDF character map to help keep track of important characters in Kathryn Stockett's The Help; good for either the film or the novel. Includes an answer key.
Grades:
6th - 12th
High School Common Core-Text Dependent Questions for MLK's I Have A Dream Speech
This is a close read assignment with text dependent questions based upon Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have A Dream Speech. The speech is set up for students to annotate and answer questions next to the text of the speech. Also, each paragraph is labeled to help students cite their sources from the speech when answering the questions.
The assignment includes Dr. King's speech, eight text dependent questions, along with two short answer questions. I also included a third question which may be u
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8th - 12th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Bundle
This bundle includes both of the MLK units Reading Through History has celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Each lesson includes guided reading materials, constructed response paragraphs, true and false questions, vocabulary activities, and multiple choice quizzes to gauge reading comprehension. Every reading topic also includes questions geared toward the 4th and 5th grade Common Core literature and reading standards. Objectives include Key Ideas, Range of Readin
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4th - 8th
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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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Martin Luther King Jr. | I Have Dream Speech Writing Activity with Doodle Notes
Martin Luther King Jr. was and still is considered one of the world's most prolific speakers. His birthday and African American History Month are excellent opportunities to analyze his famous speech, "I Have a Dream." This activity uses a doodle notes approach to help students organize their thinking and feelings to respond to one of three included writing prompts. This Common Core aligned writing resource is also a way for students to use the writing process to create well-organized essays. Th
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6th - 9th
Martin Luther King's Last Speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop" Unit
"If I Had Sneezed..." is an excerpt from the "Mountaintop" speech (the last speech Dr. King gave before he was assassinated in Memphis the next day.)
I tried to read "I Have a Dream" with my 8th grade students in preparation for MLK Day, but I found that my IEP students were really struggling with it. This is a much easier text to understand AND more high interest! I let them listen to the speech as we read. This is the link I use from Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pH9OCf2wLQ)
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6th - 11th
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MLK Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Literary Devices "I Have a Dream"
This BUNDLE includes:■ Two multiple choice quizzes pdf and Google Form■ Two answer keys■ Reading passagePRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quizzes. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and literary devices quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike!A classroom activity for Martin L
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5th - 12th
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I Have a Dream Bundle 1 Week Unit Activities - MLK Day - Black History Month
Transform your classroom into a hub of inspiration and knowledge with these three resources designed for a dynamic week of teaching "I Have a Dream" by the legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Here’s what’s included:⭐️ Day 1-2: "I Have a Dream" Text Questions + Vocabulary:Dive deep into the text, annotate with flair, conquer challenging vocabulary, and unravel the layers of American history allusions. ⭐️ Day 3: Dr. MLK Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech Figurative Language Mazes:Propel your students i
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6th - 9th
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MLK Jr. Timeline Printable
This PDF file includes two timelines - 1 that is done for you (use it as a review session, perhaps) and the other that is incomplete. As you can see on the incomplete one, the events are scrambled and students can put them in the correct order. Enjoy!!
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PreK - 8th
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Analysis of "I Have a Dream" Persuasive Speech | Lesson with Worksheet & Answers
Immerse yourself in the brilliance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech with this comprehensive digital PDF lesson. Designed for learners of high-school age, this analysis delves into the depths of King's powerful rhetoric, providing a profound understanding of its historical significance and enduring impact. With engaging content and thought-provoking questions (and suitable solutions), this lesson offers an enlightening educational experience.Step back in time to the turb
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7th - 9th
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" Speech
This is the full version of MLK's "I Have a Dream Speech." I'm sure there are a million creative ways to use speeches. I would love to hear how you plan to use this in your classroom. Comment below! :)
Make sure you check out other {Martin Luther King Jr Day Tools} available in my store!
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5th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement - 4 Little Girls Film Analysis Questions
This worksheet is designed to correlate to the Civil Rights Movement documentary film 4 Little Girls by Spike Lee and HBO. The handout consists of thirteen (13) questions that guide students throughout the film.
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7th - 12th
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Martin Luther King Jr.
This is part 1 of Reading Through History's celebration of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. This three-part unit contains 19 pages of student activities centered around a biography of the civil rights leader and the passage of the Civil Rights Act: The unit includes guided reading materials, constructed response paragraphs, true and false questions, vocabulary activities, and multiple choice quizzes to gauge reading comprehension. Every reading topic also includes questions geared toward the 4th
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4th - 8th
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