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Martin Luther King Day movie guides for Microsoft Word
Selma - Movie Guide
This seven page download includes 45 thought provoking questions, which are intended to help your students stay focused as they view the 2014 film "Selma," starring David Oyelowo. This is a great fit for a unit on the Civil Rights, or the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. An answer key was added 7/24/2015.
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Butler - Movie Guide
The Butler is a film based on the life of Eugene Allen, who worked as a waiter and butler in the White House for 34 years. He started working in the White House in 1952 and retired in 1986 (as the head butler). This discussion guide is made up of 50 questions and is intended to help make viewing the film more meaningful for your students.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Movie Guide THE HELP and Jim Crow Presearch Activity
This movie guide comes with a separate "presearch" activity for students to complete in advance of viewing the film THE HELP in order to understand what Jim Crow laws were and how they limited African-American's civil rights in many areas. Students complete the webquest the day before viewing the film THE HELP to discover and discuss these laws. The actual movie guide contains 27 questions that accompany the film in chronological order and 3 topics for discussion. Plan 3-4 days to complete the
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Movie Guides: Racial Justice
Martin Luther King, Jr (Our Friend, Martin) Video Discussion Guide
"Immersion is felt by students in ways we don't even realize...we like that you watch and react to the video with us" (Burgess, 2012, Teach Like a Pirate).
This video discussion guide will engage your students as you watch and react to the video with them. Dave Burgess, author of Teach Like a Pirate, believes that immersion is a way to "set your classrooom on fire" and this is what happened in my classroom with this discussion guide. Students were highly engaged in discussion throughout the vi
Grades:
3rd - 6th
I Am MLK Jr. (2018) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"I Am MLK Jr." is a documentary that provides a personal and intimate look into the life, legacy, and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. Directed by Derik Murray, the film features interviews with family members, friends, and prominent civil rights leaders who share their insights and reflections on MLK's journey as a leader in the civil rights movement. Through archival footage and personal narratives, the documentary explores MLK's commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent activism, highli
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
King in the Wilderness (2018) Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"King in the Wilderness" is a 2018 documentary directed by Peter Kunhardt that focuses on the final years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. The film delves into the tumultuous period between the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and King's assassination in 1968, a time when he faced criticism from both within and outside the civil rights movement. Through interviews with close associates, friends, and historians, the documentary provides an intimate look at King's challenges, personal struggles, and
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Citizen King (2004) Documentary Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocabulary/Questions w/KEY
"Citizen King" is a documentary film that is part of PBS's "American Experience" series, which delves into significant moments and figures in American history. Released in 2004, "Citizen King" focuses primarily on the final years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, providing an in-depth examination of his activism, leadership, and impact during a period marked by profound societal changes and challenges. The documentary explores MLK's involvement in various civil rights campaigns and initiativ
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
The Long Walk Home (1990) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Long Walk Home" is a historical drama film released in 1990, directed by Richard Pearce. The movie tells the story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the American Civil Rights Movement, from the perspective of two women from different races and social classes. The story takes place in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. The protagonist of the movie is Odessa Cotter, an African-American maid who works for a white family. One day, after a long day of work, Odessa refuses to ride the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Our Friend, Martin (1999) Film Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Our Friend, Martin" is an animated children's educational film released in 1999 that tells the story of two friends, Miles and Randy, who discover a time-traveling baseball in Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood neighborhood. As they touch the ball, they are transported back in time to various significant moments in MLK's life. Throughout their journey, they meet a younger MLK at different stages of his life, witnessing key events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the
Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in:Â Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Boycott (2001) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"Boycott" is a made-for-TV movie that premiered in 2001. Directed by Clark Johnson, the film centers on the pivotal Montgomery Bus Boycott, a seminal event in the American civil rights movement. The story primarily focuses on the experiences of Rosa Parks, portrayed by Iris Little-Thomas, whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger sparked the boycott. Jeffrey Wright portrays Martin Luther King Jr., who emerges as a central figure in leading the boycott and galvanizing the communi
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
King: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis (1970) Viewing Guide/Questions
"King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis" is a documentary film released in 1970 that chronicles the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. The film uses a compilation of archival footage, newsreels, and interviews to provide a comprehensive look at MLK's journey from his involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 to his assassination in Memphis in 1968. Directed by Sidney Lumet and Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the documentary aims to capture the essence of MLK's leadership, speeches, an
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Roads to Memphis - Movie Guide
This download includes 43 questions which support the American Experience film "Roads to Memphis: The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr." The film itself is closely linked to Hampton Sides' book "Hellhound On His Trail," a national bestseller. This is a great tool for learning about Dr. King and his alleged assassin.
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7th - 12th
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The Butler Movie Guide rated PG-13
The Butler movie guide is 10 questions long. The guide is paced throughout the movie and in chronological order. The movie guide is formatted in a word document for easy adaptability. It is also formatted to fit 2 movie guides on one page for ease of copying and to save paper. The questions are easy enough that students can enjoy the movie but at the same time have something to keep them watching. There is also a broad short answer question that can be used for students who were absent for the m
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Marshall (2017) Viewing Worksheet with Key
This viewing worksheet will help your students stay focused while watching the 2017 film "Marshall" starring Chadwick Boseman and Josh Gad. The key is provided with the answers in green. The blank form of the worksheet is for the students. This movie is based a true story about a young lawyer who fights for the NAACP and ends up becoming the first African-American Supreme Court justice. Warning: It is PG13 due to mature thematic content, sexuality, violence, and some strong language. I alway
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Color of Friendship Study Guide
This is a short answer guide to help students recognize the racist undertones of the Disney Channel Original Movie "The Color of Friendship." This is a great film to show how racism does not just mean whites judging blacks but also blacks toward whites. Throughout the film the actors tend to grade their language and I have found it useful as a listening activity for ESL students.
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Not Grade Specific
Freedom Riders Movie Guide
This is a video guide for the PBS Freedom Rider's film
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Selma Film Tracker with Answers
A film tracker with answers to the 2015 film of Selma. This is designed for a history class and the tracker questions focus on understanding the issues Dr. King and his allies were fighting against and how the Voting Rights Act came to be passed.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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The Witness: From the Balcony of Room 306 - Movie Guide
These discussion questions are the perfect lesson for anyone teaching about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. With the King holiday fast approaching, this lesson is a great way to spend the day remembering his life.
The film itself can be purchased from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Remember the Titans Leadership Essay Graphic Organizer
Pair the movie, Remember the Titans, with your study on war, prejudice, or leadership and have your students write a two paragraph essay to analyze their understanding of the connection. This multi-part question looks at the leadership of the team, coaches, and community during a difficult time of transition in America and asks students to respond is two detailed paragraphs using three specific examples.
** This assignment pairs with my graphic organizer called "Remember the Titans Leadership E
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Our Friend, Martin Martin Luther King Day
This product is a note taking sheet that I created to go along with the film Our Friend, Martin. Students use this sheet to pull information from the video.
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Summerween for Halloween
A lot of kids and teens enjoy 'Gravity Falls'. Episode 'Summerween' is an amazing part about favourite children's holiday! I share two worksheets for different levels (one A1-A2, another one more difficult for B1). Enjoy your lessons and Holidays!
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Not Grade Specific
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*REMOTE/ABSENT WORK* Jubilee Video + Discussion: Black Teens and Grandparents
Jubilee is an incredible video-making company, focused on inclusion and awareness via engaging discussions. With this freebie, you'll find discussion questions and a discussion prompt to go alongside the viewing of this video. When exploring the complexities of generations, race, and racial identity, it is crucial to study the relationships between generations. Whether your class is beginning a reading that features these themes, or you’re introducing a history unit on the subject, this resource
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Point of View: Video Study
Students have the opportunity to understand point of view as seen through two short films: "Day and Night" and "La Luna". Both shorts can be found via the Internet and used with this worksheet.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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