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6th grade Martin Luther King Day resources for Microsoft Word
Hidden Figures: A Book Study
Hidden Figures is the "untold true story of four African American women who helped launch our nation into space." This book study uses the young readers' edition, but can be adapted to other versions. It includes questions and vocabulary for each chapter as well as introductory research topics. This book is a great companion for almost any class and topic- it has math, physics, and history. Use it to teach about civil rights and science!I read it with my high school seniors and they loved the b
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5th - 12th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Webquest
The assignment contains 27 questions about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Students will watch a three-minute video clip and use an internet article to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan!*The assignment is designed for grades 4-8*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics: MLK's Early Life Reasons for the Civil Rights MovementNon-viole
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4th - 8th
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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
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3rd - 6th
Black History Month Martin Luther King Jr MLK Discovery Channel Video Sheet
Video Viewing Question sheet (with answers) that will help students actively watch the Discovery Channel show "Martin Luther King Jr and the Civil Rights Movement"A great video that is both interesting and informative, less than 30 minutes long makes for a perfect MLK Day history lesson. Viewing sheet can be graded or collected to keep students watching the video. Questions are written in order that they will be viewed during the show.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVbs0RVm6E8or connect to my Y
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4th - 12th
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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
Dr. Martin Luther King Writing Prompt to accompany video My Friend Martin
After watching the video (available online) of My Friend Martin, provide students with this writing prompt to compare and contrast their aspirations to those of Dr. Martin Luther King's.
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4th - 8th
MLK "I Have A Dream Speech" video questions
Have your students watch the two videos that are attached of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech and then have them fill out the worksheet.Great for African-American History Month, MLK Day, or for studying the Civil Rights Movement. Does an awesome job at honing listening skills.Answer Key now attached.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Black History month activities
Writing Assignments over Racism and Stereotypes (Personal Narratives)
Two different writing assignments where students choose a prompt and write about their own personal experiences with racism or stereotypes and reflect upon those experiences. I included a guide for students to use to help them organize their thoughts. I use this when reading themed passages and novels having to do with racism and stereotypes. It is in word document, so feel free to change the prompts and guided sentence stems as you see fit:)Thank you.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez
Great lesson for MLK holiday or Black History Month. The lesson compares the two civil rights leaders and their relationship with each other.
This includes a worksheet, rubric for project and prezi presentation that goes with the lesson.
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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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
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
3 FREE Learning Tasks for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” Speech!
The following resource includes 3 FREE and RIGOROUS Common Core learning tasks to be used after students have read and studied Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 March on Washington “I Have A Dream” speech.
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MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
MLK and Obama's March on Washington Speeches -
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6th - 12th
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"I have A Dream" Quiz: Common Core Aligned
This quiz goes along with my previously created "I Have a Dream" Speech Excerpt.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-Have-A-Dream-Excerpt-by-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Critical-Analysis-3586057 This quiz is 6 questions but has been made to resemble specific questions on the SBAC test for 7th grade; however, can easily fit under 6th and 8th grade standards. You can transfer this quiz to Google Forms. If you message me, I can share with you my form that I have already created for this Quiz. An
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6th - 10th
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Civil Rights Virtual Field Trip - How Courage Changes History
For this lesson, we will be walking the students through a virtual field trip of the south, stopping at places important to the civil rights movement. We will be using the following website: http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/croninv/502/Virtual_Field_Trip/Virtual_Fieldtrip.html
As we stop at each tour stop, we will have a student hold up a marker that shows where we are. This is to have the kids be an active participant and to give them the feeling that we are actually going someplace, even though w
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5th - 12th
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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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Civil Rights & Modern Georgia Word Search Puzzle
This word search has 20 people, terms, and events related to the Civil Rights Movement and Modern Georgia. It is based on Georgia Standards of Excellence SS8H11 and SS8H12 (as of 3/15/19). All words are specifically mentioned by name in the standards. Some of the people are Martin Luther King, Jr., Jimmy Carter, Maynard Jackson, and Andrew Young while some of the events are the Olympics, the March on Washington, and the Albany Movement. An answer key is included.
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Common Core - Martin Luther King Day - MLK Day Math
Want your students to be engaged AND learn about MLK during Math class? Then shop no further! Buy this fun set of engaging MLK math problems. I have included historical MLK facts and historic accomplishments in the word problems.You can have the students work with a partner, assign it as homework, or use it to suit your needs. The key is included, and these 12 word problems will keep your students on task while stretching their brains just enough.The key is included. All problems are writte
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5th - 12th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Inference Quotation Paragraph Expository Writing
If you are looking for an authentic learning experience for students to have while learning about Martin Luther King Jr., this is your assignment!
I show the "I Have a Dream" speech to my students and we talk about his words. We also discuss his life and different roles briefly before I hand out the following assignment.
I found several thought-provoking quotations from Martin Luther King Jr. that were challenging, but accessible to 7th grade students. Students discuss quotations in partn
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6th - 8th
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Tolerance and Diversity Lesson Plan
This lesson plan is so fun! There are two short videos and a video story on tolerance and diversity. Then, have your students make peace pinwheels. Play a fishing game called "Dive-ersity". Finally, your students will enjoy a coloring sheet of different languages saying "I love you". **Be sure to leave a rating and earn TPT credits!**Copyright © A Counselor’s Dream. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Do NOT share, reproduce, or distrib
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PreK - 6th
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"I Have a Dream, Too!" MLK, Jr. Lesson Plan
This lesson is part of a unit on the civil rights movement in America. It focuses on Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the impact of his speech on both the civil rights movement and our society today. Students will listen to and discuss Dr. King's famous speech and have the opportunity to create their own "I Have a Dream" speech as well. The template for the poem/speech is attached at the end of the lesson plan.
Grades:
5th - 7th
Martin Luther King Lesson Plan Collection
This lesson plan collection will add depth and increase student engagement to any lessons covering Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement. The Martin Luther King Lesson Plan Collection includes the following:Martin Luther King Timeline WebquestMartin Luther King and Birmingham 1963 WorksheetDr. Martin Luther King Jr. PowerPointI would like to thank Illumismart for the wonderful clip art!Please check ou
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6th - 12th
Dr Martin Luther King Jr - Play
A play about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Life. Enough characters for the entire class to participate.
Learning about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr by Sarita Felder is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Black History Month Internet Scavenger Hunt
10 questions about famous African-Americans that can be found by searching the internet. Some are easy some are more difficult.
Grades:
2nd - 10th
MLK Comprehension Passage & 5 Question Quiz (Editable)
This is a two page Word Document File about Martin Luther King, Jr. that is editable for your classroom needs.The first page is information about MLK's life.The second page is a 5 question multiple choice quiz/test on the child's reading comprehension.All you need to do is hit print and you are good to go! This activity could be used as a comprehension test/quiz for a social studies grade or for homework. It's geared towards students in grades 1st-5th. This is an editable word document file.Are
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bundle (Grades 2-5)
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