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Martin Luther King Day Common Core W.5.2a resources
Martin Luther King Informational Essay Writing Prompt Common Core 3rd 4th 5th
This writing prompt asks students to read paired texts about the great civil rights leader, Martin Nuther King, Jr., and then write a 5-paragraph informational essay (also called an explanatory essay). Differentiate by utilizing the included 1-paragraph template for students who aren't able to write 5 paragraphs. Grade them using the included Rubric. Display them using the MLK-themed stationery. Perfect to use in January (MLK's birthday month), February (Black History Month), or any time you ch
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Martin Luther King Jr. | I Have Dream Speech Writing Activity with Doodle Notes
Martin Luther King Jr. was and still is considered one of the world's most prolific speakers. His birthday and African American History Month are excellent opportunities to analyze his famous speech, "I Have a Dream." This activity uses a doodle notes approach to help students organize their thinking and feelings to respond to one of three included writing prompts. This Common Core aligned writing resource is also a way for students to use the writing process to create well-organized essays. Th
Grades:
6th - 9th
January Paragraph Writing - Graphic Organization Strategies
Are you looking for an easy way to break down paragraph writing for your students?Writing can be a difficult skill for many students. These writing prompts will help your students to develop expository, descriptive, and narrative writing skills with step-by-step instructions to support the writing process. There are three prompts included which are designed to help break writing down into manageable chunks for all students but especially supports students that need help breaking assignments down
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Writing Prompts - Monthly Themed Paragraph Prompts
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Prompts - MLK Activities, MLK Worksheets
Introducing Martin Luther King Day / MLK Day essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and per
Grades:
4th - 5th
Martin Luther King Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A biography project about the life of famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade for MLK Day or for Black History Month.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusionA template for students to w
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Martin Luther King Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Civil Rights Movement 1960s Research Project: MLK Jr. & Black History
Civil Rights Movement 1960s is a choice board research project that guides students through the writing process as they learn more about the Civil Rights Movement. Civil Rights Movement 1960s gives students the chance to become an expert on one part of this huge, history-changing movement. Students will discuss reliable sources, what they already know about the Civil Rights Movement before diving into research. Students will take the Civil Rights Movement facts they gather and choose from 9 pro
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Informational Writing Bundle
Martin Luther King Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writin
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Black History Month Writing Prompts
Black History Month Writing Prompts: Expository (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Grade). Black History Month writing prompts to practice independent writing skills. Assess class readiness with three, simple prompts.Civil RightsResponse #1 - Leadership Response #2 - DeterminationResponse #3 - Peaceful ProtestNeed a big bundle? American History Bundle (200 worksheets).-----------------------------------------------------------------------And from the larger ensemble...EDITING & WRITING SKILLSEditing Dail
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Reading Assessment
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEADERS OF THE 20th CENTURY
This 19 slide powerpoint is geared specifically for an African American History Month lesson. It features 12 important figures of the 20th century in the fields of education, science, athletics and civil rights leaders. It also includes a short clip from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech to generate class discussion and a short independent research assignment at the end of the powerpoint.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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