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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lesson Plans

Martin Luther King, Jr. Starters Several focus on the speeches he made and others focus on events as aspects of his life. Each is composed of an introduction, a list of Internet resources, and 10 questions.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Theme The worksheets contained in it apply the language arts skills of reading comprehension, alphabetization, fill-in-the-blank essays, and word scrambles.

1. I Have a Dream...- Students will gain an understanding of the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. They will think about our own dreams to make the world a better place.
2. Influencing Others in Our World- Students will study the lives of individuals who have positively influenced the world in which they lived.
3. Investigating the Lives of People Who Influenced the Civil Rights Movement- In this lesson, students expand their knowledge and understanding about the civil rights movement by investigating the lives of some of the people who contributed to it.
4. John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Were Influential Leaders of the 1960s- Students will understand the role of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Civil Rights movement.
5. Leader of the Free World: 1945-1975- In what ways did the Civil Rights movement change the lives of African Americans?
6. Learning to Respect Each Other- The number of minorities in the U.S. increases each year; some Americans distrust those who appear to be different. This is often due to limited shared experiences. Schools and families can educate children about race relations.
7. Let Freedom Ring: The Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.- Visualize the historic moment of Martin Luther King's stirring "I Have a Dream" speech through text and photographs. See the crowds, hear the words, and let King's powerful imagery awaken your students' thirst for justice in the world today.
8. Living the Dream: 100 Acts of Kindness- This lesson describes activities that take place between Dr. King's birthday and Valentine’s Day; however, the lesson can be adapted to take place any time of year that you choose.
9. Mapping Martin Luther King Jr.- Students explore places that were important in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
10. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X: A Common Solution?- In what areas did Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X’s ideas converge?
11. Martin Luther King Jr. Day- Explain how investment in human capital and willingness to seek new economic opportunities produced economic improvement for African-Americans.
12. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Clothesline Timeline- Students create a clothesline timeline depicting events in the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
13. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Fact or Opinion Activity- A brief biography of Martin Luther King Jr. reinforces students' understanding of the difference between fact and opinion.
14. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Me: Identifying with a Hero- This lesson explores ways to help students make connections to Dr. King through reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities that not only provide a glimpse into Dr. King’s life, but empower students to help bring Dr. King’s dream into reality.
15. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence- This lesson introduces students to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolence and the teachings of Mohandas K. Gandhi that influenced King's views.
16. Martin Luther King: Civil Rights Leader- Students will review Dr. King's life.
17. Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize- This reading comprehension lesson takes students back to the moment when Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize.
18. Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Great Civil Rights Leader, and Rosa Parks Played an Important Role in His Work- To understand how Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out for civil rights and led protests and marches demanding fair laws for all people.
19. Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline- In the back of the book was a timeline of the major events in his life.
20. My Dream of Martin Luther King- "Now in Dragonfly—from the acclaimed creator of the Caldecott Honor Book Tar Beach comes a personal and captivating portrait of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr."
21. Nikki Giovanni and Martin Luther King, Jr.- After researching and writing quiz questions about the vocabulary and content, students practice King’s speech orally before performing it readers’ theater style in front of an audience.
22. Ordinary People, Ordinary Places: The Civil Rights Movement- Identify several of the defining events of the Civil Rights Movement, the people who participated in them, and the historic places where these events occurred.
23. The Civil Rights Movement Begins- Recognize the importance of some leaders that emerged to help encourage African- American people to struggle for the freedoms they were entitled to
24. The Life and Death of Martin Luther King, Jr.- "On April 4, 1968, a shot rang out in Memphis, Tennessee, killing the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The leader of the civil rights movement was dead, felled by an assassin's bullet. Who was Martin Luther King, and why do we remember him?"
25. Top 10 Tips for Incorporating Martin Luther King Jr. Themes in Your Classroom- In many classrooms, Black History month begins with an insightful look into the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. This influential American had a major impact on the country and civil rights. There are several ways you can incorporate Martin Luther King Jr. themes into your classroom.
26. Using the Internet To Study: I Have a Dream- Students understand, analyze, and interpret historical events, conditions, trends and issues to develop a historical perspective.
27. Who Was Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.?- Recognize Martin Luther King Jr. as a great leader who worked to get equal rights for all people.
28. Write Your Own "I Have a Dream" Speech- Students use a fill-in-the-blanks work sheet to write speeches that imitate the form and content of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech.