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Martin Luther King Day Common Core RH.6-8.4 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
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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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Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Comprehension Passages for 4th Grade and up
Use this NO PREP collection of reading passages about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to encourage reading fluency and comprehension. Included are 7 inspiring text passages about Martin Luther King’s family background, the highlights of his life, and his great importance in the US civil rights movement. The stories are clearly written, printable, and include questions (and answer keys) to test comprehension and close reading skills. This 25 page collection is perfect for Martin Luther King Day, Black
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Holiday Super Bundle for 3rd Grade and Up
Martin Luther King Jr. Vocabulary Context Clues Strategies Boom Cards
Use context clues strategies to help your students understand and use vocabulary associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Improve their reading comprehension and make meaningful connections to his legacy through this engaging learning tool. Boom decks are self-correcting and data collecting. Also available as part of a Black History Month Bundle❤️Black History Month Digital Task Cards Language Bundle Boom CardsRelated Products✈️ Context Clues Middle School and Older Students 2 BOOM Cards✈️ Context
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4th - 7th
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Black History Month Math Digital Activities | Google Activity
Black History Month Math Activities (Google Activity) is a fun way to practice key 6th grade math concepts while celebrating Black History Month! This activity highlights key events from the Civil Rights Movement including Brown v. Board of Education Topeka, Montgomery Bus Boycotts, and the March on Washington. Each topic has an informational text paired with historically accurate mathematical questions. The product is ready for you to add to your Google Drive and assign on Google Classroom. A
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5th - 7th
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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 Lesson and Craft - Interactive Slideshow and Agamograph
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helping kids to apply what he stood for is an important component of your teaching. The interactive teaching slideshow gives kids background to important concepts. The agamograph craft project is simple but meaningful. Kids will select an image to color (or draw their own) and a corresponding word. Agamographs are designed as an "optical illusion", where depending on the angle, kids will see either the picture or the word (see the preview for a visu
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5th - 8th
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Martin Luther King Activity - Centers and Teaching Slideshow on Selma
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helping kids to apply what he stood for is an important component of your teaching. You'll get an interactive teaching slideshow to give kids background to important concepts, as well as 5 centers that are based on the events of the Selma March of 1965.This product includes:✅Interactive teaching slideshow - with background on Dr. King, "I Have a Dream", and on the events of the Selma March of 1965✅5 centersImages - kids respond to images of the Selma
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5th - 8th
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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
Martin Luther King Jr. NO PREP Packet - MLK Day Literacy Activities
"Why do we have next Monday off of school?" Do you get this question from your students every January? This is the perfect resource to introduce or review the historical significance of MLK Day. This resource packet includes relevant historical vocabulary, activities requiring reading informational texts through conducted online research, writing prompts, and MORE! This packet is NO PREP, READY TO PRINT! You can stretch this lesson across multiple class periods, or even pick and choose what act
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6th - 8th
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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
MLK Day "I Have a Dream" BUNDLE
This *BUNDLE resource provides teachers with multiple activities to help students have a successful and meaningful experience with Dr. King's famous speech, "I Have a Dream". The activities are intentionally designed to provide scaffolding and supports for struggling students. Before making a copy of the speech for the students, I always (1) number the lines and (2) the paragraphs as stated: Section 1: Paragraphs 1 - 6, Section 2: Paragraphs 7 - 10, and Section 3: Paragraphs 11 - end. Thi
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6th - 8th, Adult Education
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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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Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Words of Power
Students immerse themselves into the words of Martin Luther King Jr. to discover of their power and emotion. The lesson begins with a warm up activity that asks student how words can be powerful. After the class shares their thoughts, they then read background information about the life of Dr. King, his work to end segregation, and the power of his words. Next, the students research for quotes from Dr. King’s books, writings, and speeches that have meaning for them and their life. (Due to copyri
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5th - 9th
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2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Quote Analysis
The purpose of this activity is to provide students with a chance to take the words expressed by Dr. King in his writing and speeches and interpret them in their own words. The activity also provides the opportunity for student choice as students have the option to select 10 quotes out of 12 and evaluate them in their own words. I hope that your students get a lot out of the opportunity to learn about the profound words of Dr. King and I ask that you leave a review if you choose to download the
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6th - 12th
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1960s American Civil Rights: Martin Luther King Jr, Bobby Kennedy, Angela Davis
1960s American Civil Rights: Martin Luther King Jr, Bobby Kennedy, Angela Davis - SEMiPRO Montessori-inspired printable history & geography help (4 pages + Key):Who was Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This learning resource guides young historians to: Follow a timeline of 1960s events moving the American Civil Right Movement forwardExplore Martin Luther King's famous "I have a Dream" speech. What makes it special today?Read about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert Kennedy and Angela D
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4th - 6th
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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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