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Martin Luther King Day cultural activities for Microsoft Word
Our Friend Martin movie questions
Questions that go with the movie Our Friend Martin. This movie is hard to find. But, if you do find it, buy it!!! The kids will LOVE it!!!
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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
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
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: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
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.
Grades:
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
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Martin Luther King MLK Assassination Free Write Activity
Quote about MLK's assassination by Robert Kennedy and an African American troop deployed to Vietnam. Students read these quotes, envision themselves from a specific perspective, and write an account of how they would feel about the MLK assassination from their selected perspective.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher 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: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
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
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: 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: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Black History Interview and Author Project
This project involves students interviewing an African American person in their community that they admire and writing the story of his or her life in a blank book.
This pack includes all the resources necessary to take a fresh and new approach to studying African American history. Students learn to look to their own communities to find people who are living examples of the justice that so many before us fought for. They are stretched to hone new skills: interviewing, note taking, writing, il
Grades:
1st - 4th
Dr. Martin Luther King “I Have a Dream” Speech Scavenger Hunt
Dr. Martin Luther King “I Have a Dream” Speech Scavenger Hunt where students take a closer look at the speech by "hunting" or identifying all of the different writing strategies Dr. King employed when drafting his famous speech. By identifying the tools of persuasion, students will be able to both gain deeper understanding of the speech itself as well as utilize more sophisticated methods of persuasion in their own writing.
There are also optional questions that connect this speech to Loraine H
Grades:
7th - 10th
"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
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 Assessment
This document can be used to assess students' knowledge of important African Americans. This assessment includes ten true/false questions about Martin Luther King Jr., Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman. The document is editable. Feel free to change it to fit your needs!
Grades:
1st - 5th
Compare and Contrast MLK's "I Have a Dream" and L. Hughes' "Refugee in America"
This lesson resource includes questions for "I Have a Dream" and "Refugee In America" and can be used for MLK activity, for Civil Rights unit, and for Black History Month. This resource covers ELA standards in "Key Ideas and Details", "Craft and Structure", and "Integration of Knowledge and Ideas".This could be used as a mini lesson on its own or can be done over the course of a few days, if it's used as scaffolding for writing an essay.
Grades:
6th - 9th
I Met Martin Luther King Jr Today
This is an inspiring rhyming poem about how Martin Luther King Jr became a hero, and it asks the reader:
How can I make the world better?
What is my great dream?
Dream Big, Do Big, and Be Big
And I will shine my own light in a big, beautiful beam!
The Beginning………
of Finding the Hero in Me!
Many thanks,
Adam and the School of Athens
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
Leadership Poster Project for National Honor Society
This is a project that any group interested in leadership can complete. I currently use it for National Junior Honor Society, but it can be used in National Honor Society as well. Students will interview a community leader, and will create a poster reflecting the interview. The interview is guided by the questions on the document. Students can present the final product, or it can be displayed during the months of January and February when schools celebrate American leaders.
Grades:
4th - 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.
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Ruby Bridges PebbleGo Webquest
**You must have access to PebbleGo.com to use this webquest.**I created this webquest to go along with our study of Ruby Bridges and Civil Rights. The log-in directions are at the top of the page (you may want to edit it to include your username and password). Students read the information and fill in the blanks from the webquest.This is a great tool to teach note-taking and to provide scaffolding to students for reading comprehension. The students LOVE getting to use the computers for this!Happ
Grades:
1st - 4th
“I have a dream” Martin Luther King Jr. Mobile
Students will be able to recognize the impact and the symbolism of Martin Luther King Jr’s. “I have a dream” speech by constructing a multiracial world peace flower with multi colored hands to represent unity amongst mankind and identifying their own dreams for the world in their cloud of thought.
Grades:
PreK
Martin Luther King Jr MLK poem/rap performed originally for Rosa Parks
This was actually written by me in 1994 and performed at a board meeting in front of Rosa Parks a few years prior to her death. I have had many groups of children perform this and it is always a big hit with parents, kids, and teachers. Feel free to change a few words to fit your own rhythm, but please don’t change the meaning.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Martin Luther King Jr. Internet Scavenger Hunt
This is a great way to honor the late Martin Luther King Jr. The students will go to age appropriate websites and answer questions about his entire life. They will also watch the very popular “I have a dream” speech, which lasts 17 minutes. Every time I do this with the entire class, I am always surprised that they all listen so intently and love it. It is a video on Youtube.com. My school does not allow the students go onto youtube.com, so I wait until every student is at the same point a
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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