Use these vocabulary cards to prompt discussion among students about the nuances or shades of meaning of words related to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Once your students understand the concept of shades of meaning, they are ready to practice with synonyms. These cards can be used in partners, small group or whole group.HOW IT WORKSGiven a card with three synonyms that vary in shades of meaning, students ask their partner or group questions using one of the target words.