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Martin Luther King Day Common Core RL.5.2 resources
Martin Luther King Day Reader's Theater Toolkit for Middle School
This Martin Luther King Readers Theater Unit is one your middle school students will love! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating MLK Day activities into your language arts instruction. This 10-character PDF script includes comprehension questions and word work activities, making it a flexible teaching resource you can use in multiple ways!This is the perfect resource for sharing information about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while staying on task with your reading and writ
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids
January ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
This collection of January and New Year's activities includes the perfect standards-based resources to engage your students on their return from winter break. Use these print-and-go resources to give your students practice reading to self, reading to someone, listening to reading, word work, and writing—all centered around the seasonal themes of January!This January ELA Bundle includes:• New Year's Close Reads for BIG KIDS• Martin Luther King Jr. Informational Text Task Cards• Martin Luther King
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4th - 7th
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My Brother Martin Narrative Nonfiction Book Companion | Cause and Effect
In this lesson, students will identify and discuss causes and effects in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s early life based on the true story told by his older sister, Christine. In addition, there is a bonus "enrichment" piece where students craft thematic statements from topics, discuss the meanings of some of Dr. King's famous quotes, and find examples of figurative language.My Brother Martin, by Christine King Farris is the true story of some events in Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood that led
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3rd - 6th
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SONG & VIDEO ANALYSIS
Help students learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. by incorporating music videos into the lesson. This is a great way to keep students engaged, while also helping them to implement critical thinking skills.With this activity, students will gain a better understanding of who Martin Luther King, Jr is. They will also analyze the lyrics/videos of "Pride (In the Name of Love)" by U2, in addition to comparing and contrasting John Legend's version of the song, as it relates to MLK Jr. Everything you
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5th - 8th
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Reading Comprehension Packet: Henry's Freedom Box Companion
Read aloud the picture book (book not included): Henry's Freedom Box written by Ellen LevineEnhance reading skills:Multiple choice Key Ideas & Details QuestionsShort Response QuestionsMake InferencesMaking ConnectionsContext Clues using vocabulary from the storySupport answers with evidence from the textAnalyze the characters & settingSummarizeVisualizingPlot-beginning, middle, end, problem, solutionFind the author's purpose, theme, and messageVocabularyCut and glue events in sequence (r
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Martin Luther King Jr. I have a Dream Speech Literary Analysis Activities
This is a CCSS aligned, multimedia literary analysis pack for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I have a Dream" speech.With the activities included in this pack, students will demonstrate understanding of the civil rights movement, analyze vocabulary, themes, and the figurative language of Dr. King's infamous words. Students will also be given the opportunity to compare the video version of the speech, with its written text version, as well as write about the important event. You can also
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5th - 8th
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Malala's Magic Pencil FREE Comprehension Questions for Upper Elementary
Your download will come with a full page of comprehension questions appropriate for upper elementary. It also includes an answer key. This product is a FREE SAMPLE from my full day of plans for Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai. The full plans include an activity for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and a hallway display! See that version here!Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use
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3rd - 6th
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Let the Children March - Black History - Reading Comprehension - MLK Jr.
Did you know that teenagers and children marched for a week during the Civil Rights Movement? The children endured the same discrimination from police and white people as Black adults. The Children’s Crusade of 1963 was organized by Martin Luther King Jr. and other Black Civil Rights Leaders. Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson showcases the courage and bravery of Black children wanting equal rights and is an excellent book to read for Martin Luther King Jr. day or Black History Mont
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4th - 6th
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Martin's Big Words Comprehension Questions FREEBIE for Upper Elementary
This product is a FREE SAMPLE from my full day of plans for Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport. The full plans include an activity for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and a craft! See that version here!Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class. All activities remain the same.How does this work
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3rd - 6th
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Black History Month Activities: Reading Comprehension (No Prep)
No Prep Required. Special 'I Have A Dream' sheet included. This Black History Month, embark on a compelling journey through the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with this engaging and informative reading comprehension passage tailored for students in grades 3 to 5. This meticulously crafted narrative unfolds the inspiring story of a visionary leader who stood against racial inequality during a pivotal time in American history.The passage begins by introducing young readers to Martin Lut
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2nd - 6th
Freedom on the Menu: Reading Activities {Black History Month}
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, Black History Month, or anytime of the school year, reading comprehension packet!Read aloud the picture book (book not included): Freedom on the Menu by Carole Boston Weatherford, complete 6 Pages of Reading Comprehension PracticeIt is advised to read the book (or listen to the audio online) to make sure the book and book's vocabulary is suitable for your students. Additional Reading Comprehension Packets: Key Ideas & Details The Name Jar- Reading PacketJamaic
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Activities Comprehension Worksheets
Are you looking for some fun Martin Luther King, Jr. activities? This reading comprehension passage and questions include 6 activities to add some fun to your reading block! These Martin Luther King, Jr. reading worksheets come with a short reading passage, color-by-number, word search, comprehension questions, and writing prompt activities! Give students fun and meaningful practice for ⭐ centers, ⭐ independent practice, ⭐ reading groups, ⭐ homework, ⭐ morning work, ⭐ classwork, ⭐ spiral review,
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3rd - 6th
Martin Luther King Jr Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities
Dear teachers, are you seeking a detailed Martin Luther King Jr. chapter? If you are celebrating Black History Month in your classroom or learning about black month history, this Martin Luther King Jr Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities is a great option. Students will learn about Martin Luther King Jr life and her important events as well as create their very own black history craft (Rosa Parks). Are you looking for a no-prep, educational activity to keep your students engaged and inta
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3rd - 8th
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Martin Luther King jr Biography Activities, Reading Comprehension , Questions
Introducing our MLK Day Comprehension and Activity Product! Dive into the inspiring life of Martin Luther King Jr. with engaging lessons and activities. Uncover the significance of his contributions to civil rights, fostering empathy and critical thinking. Watch as students develop a deeper understanding of equality, justice, and the power of positive change.Included in this product are:6 Passages 1. Why we celeberate MLK Day?2. Birth and Early Life3. Education4. Activism5. Major Speeches6. Lega
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4th - 7th
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A Place to Land Martin Luther King Jr Speech for classroom distance learning
*Includes Google slides™ compatible option* This is a great resource for Black History Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Constitution Day, social studies and American history, and nonfiction book studies. The resource includes discussion question/task cards, literal and textual comprehension prompts, biography study guidance, and reflection and essay writing prompts for the beautiful picture book about Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial. The resource is app
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4th - 8th
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TN Ready Practice for Studies Writing Task Prompt on Dr. King Grade 5 Tennessee
This is a practice for the TN Ready Social Studies Part 1 Assessment writing task. Writing standard 5.2. It includes directions, two texts (one is a drama to aid with review of RL.5.2, 5.3, & 5.5), and writing task. The texts are tiered as well to accommodate reading levels. The task is modeled after the MIST test practice part 1.
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5th
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Martin Luther King Jr Reading Activities: Comprehension Packet
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, Black History Month, or anytime of the school year, reading comprehension packet!Mentor Text: Happy Birthday Martin Luther King by Jean Marzollo10 Pages of Reading Comprehension PracticeRead aloud Happy Birthday Martin Luther King by Jean MarzolloStudents will ask and answer questions: refer to the text when answering text specific questionsStudents will learn how to write a letter to Dr. King JrStudents will describe the character: study the character in depthStud
Grades:
2nd - 5th
January Reading Comprehension Passages | Monthly Reading Passages
Tired of the same old boring reading comprehension passages that your students just don't connect with? Then you're going to love this January set of print and digital reading comprehension passages that focus on fun, seasonal topics like National Houseplant Appreciation Day, National Dress Up Your Pet Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and National Peanut Butter Day.If your students are anything like me, then they're going to love learning (not so) random facts about these fun, and sometimes sil
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Monthly Reading Passages | Year-Long Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension Packet: Martin Luther King Jr {MLK Day Civil Rights}
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, Black History Month, or anytime of the school year, reading comprehension packet!Read aloud the picture book- Mentor Text: I am Martin Luther King Jr by Brad Meltzer (book not included)Enhance reading skills:Ask and answer questionsMake InferencesMaking ConnectionsSupport answers with evidence from the textAnalyze the characters & settingSummarizeVisualizingSomebody, wanted, but, so, thenPlot-beginning, middle, end, problem, solutionWho, what, when, where, whyF
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Martin's Big Words
Looking for an accompanying activity for the text, Martin's Big Words, by Doreen Rappaport?
Check out this freebie that is an introduction to my comprehensive literacy and ELD unit that has students compare and contrast different versions of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech.
The full unit includes:
- Building background on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Access to texts, audio and video versions of his speech
- Graphic organizers
- Language supports
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3rd - 6th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. CLOSE Reading and QR Codes
Students will gain a deeper understand of the National Dr. King Memorial by using QR codes and answering common core discussion questions. They will also analyze famous quotes from Dr. King using this CLOSE Reading graphic organizer.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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