Martin Luther King Jr Reading Comprehension & Writing Bundle | MLK Activities

This comprehensive reading and writing literacy bundle is focused on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Everything you need for student-centered and standards-aligned instruction is included!

**By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 20% off the full value of the individual resources.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

1. Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Comprehension and Activities

• Differentiated Reading Passages: The differentiated reading passages are focused on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Advanced, intermediate, and emerging reading levels are included.

• Close Reading Directions: Your students will read the text three times, focusing on main idea, vocabulary, and text-based evidence.

• Vocabulary Support: Students define tier-two and tier-three terms from the text.

• Vocabulary Practice: The vocabulary activity gives students a chance to practice and apply the vocabulary terms.

• Writing Activity: The writing activity worksheet requires students to conduct a mock interview with Martin Luther King. Space for an illustration is also included.

• Assessment: The three-part assessment is based on the informational text and covers vocabulary, comprehension, and includes a short answer extension question.

• Answer Keys: Answer keys are included for the vocabulary definitions, vocabulary activity worksheet, and assessment.

2. I Have a Dream Writing Activity

• Process Grid: Students can use the process grid to brainstorm three meaningful dreams for themselves, their school, and their world.

• Pre-Writing Template: The prewriting tree map template will help students focus and organize their thoughts before they begin crafting their paragraphs.

• Paragraph Outline: The outline provides students with a sentence-by-sentence format for writing their paragraph.

• Writing Paper: The themed writing paper makes for a fun and polished- looking final draft.

• Grading Rubric: The grading rubric provides students with clear expectations for their "I Have a Dream" paragraph.

• Examples: An example of the paragraph outline and final draft are provided to go over with students as needed.

3. Martin Luther King Jr. Text and Questions

• Informational Text: The two-page article covers the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After reading the text, students will be prepared to answer the text-based questions.

• Text-Based Questions: Ten text-based questions are provided for students to answer after reading about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking questions are included.

• Answer Key: An answer key is provided for easy grading or use with a substitute.

4. Civil Rights Movement Vocabulary Activities

• Civil Rights Movement Word Search: Fifteen words related to the Civil Rights Movement/Martin Luther King Jr are included in the word search activity.

• Civil Rights Movement Word Scramble: Students work to unscramble twelve words related to the Civil Rights Movement/Martin Luther King Jr.

• Civil Rights Movement Wordsmith: Students try and spell as many words as possible using the letters in EQUALITY.

• Civil Rights Movement A to Z: Students think of as many words related to the Civil Rights Movement that start with the letters listed on the page. Letters have different point values, and points are earned for each word. When students are finished, they add up their points to get a total score.

• Answer Keys: An answer key is included for the Civil Rights Movement Word Search and Word Scramble.

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