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7th grade Martin Luther King Day british history literature circles
Civil Rights Movement - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King - Socratic Seminar
Civil Rights Movement - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King - Socratic Seminar - A 20+ page package related to the Civil Rights Movement and the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King. This package contains all of the necessary documents to facilitate a Socratic Seminar related to the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King.
This is a fantastic activity and lesson to assist students in fostering deep, meaningful and engaging learning related to the Civil Rights Movement. Students
Grades:
6th - 12th
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
The War that Saved My Life, 2016 Newbery Honor Book
Set in 1940 in London, England. War is breaking out as Hitler's Nazi forces begin their deadly march to seize control over Europe. But that is not the only war in 10-year-old Ada’s life. Abuse, pain, and isolation have been her constant companions. Will she be successful in joining the British children who are being evacuated to the countryside before Hitler's troops invade? This profound historical fiction story puts an unforgettable face on the Battle of Britain during World War II.The 76-
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5th - 8th
March: Book One Novel Study (Recently Updated)
Celebrate MLK Holiday with this Novel!March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis' personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement. SummaryThis book is a graphic novel for high school students. The novel is short and can be read independently. Congressman John Lewis (Ga) shares us remarka
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7th - 12th
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Reader's Theater -- News of Ruby Bridges
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. The names are girls but could be changed to include boys. This story is about Ruby Bridges told from the perspective of children living during that time. It was written for Black History Month. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educational. If you want more of these, th
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3rd - 9th
Eureka! A Story of the Goldfields by Mark Wilson - 6 Eureka Stockade Worksheets
This resource is a seven page PDF document of worksheets and activities for students to complete based on the book Eureka! A Story of the Goldfields by Mark Wilson. This document contains six worksheets for students. The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are comprehension questions and research activities. There is also a QR code activity that takes students to a video with more information about the Eureka
Grades:
4th - 7th
MLK and Obama's March on Washington Speeches - Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated texts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington and President Obama's speech given at the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington given in 2013. The included zipped folder also includes an unmarked copy of the speeches without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce them for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical componen
Grades:
6th - 12th
NEW! Europe Geography — Can the UK Rejoin the European Union After Brexit?
Engage your students in this European Union and Brexit lesson. This resource is designed to help your students learn and explore the pros and cons of Brexit. Students will cooperatively read about the European Union and Brexit. They will write a letter to the European Union or the United Kingdom based on role cards that provide different scenarios of the U.K. requesting or being asked to rejoin the European Union. OBJECTIVES: The learner will understand the purpose of the European Union.The lear
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7th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments SUPER Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
The Boy at the Back of the Class Novel Study
A story that celebrates the power of kindness. It will make you laugh and cry as you read this very honest story about the life of a refugee escaping war-torn Syria. How can we be friends and make a difference in someone’s life? SummaryThere used to be an empty chair at the back of Mrs. Khan's classroom, but on the third Tuesday of the school year a new kid fills it: nine-year-old Ahmet, a Syrian refugee. The whole class is curious about this new boy--he doesn't seem to smile, and he doesn't tal
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4th - 10th
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop by Alice Faye Duncan BUNDLE of RESOURCES
This resource would be great for a diversity book study, read aloud activities, literature circles, or individual reading comprehension. These activities are for the book Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop – the Sanitation Strike of 1968 by Alice Faye Duncan, a historical fiction piece set around a 9-year-old girl whose father went on strike during this time. This resource is perfect for Black History Month or Martin Luther King Day. There are two different products in this small bundle: the
Grades:
4th - 7th
Little People, Big Dreams: Martin Luther King Jr. - Book study and guides
Questions on Little People, Big Dreams: Martin Luther King JrThe sets include questions on:10 open questions on the book10 multiple choice questions about the book10 multiple choice cloze procedure questions on the book4 sets of 5 questions on the themes of the book5 inference questions and possible responses 5 critical thinking questions and possible responses 5 connection questions and possible responses Questions on keywords in the book5 questions about the original poemIn addition to this:a
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1st - 9th
Also included in: Black History - Little People, Big Dreams Series
Speech Comparisons: Obama's "A New Beginning" & Martin.L.King's "I Have a Dream"
Delve into the captivating world of impactful oratory with "A Tale of Two Speeches." This digital PDF invites secondary school pupils and beyond to explore the remarkable speeches of two iconic figures – Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. This enlightening resource delves into the techniques, grammar, tone, and language features that both speakers utilized to inspire generations and drive change, and we ultimately outline huge comparisons between these two epic speeches. Highlights: Discove
Grades:
7th - 10th
Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Digital Library Hybrid Distance Google Editable
This resource is a collection of 12 children's picture storybooks that students of all ages could read as a unique lesson on MLK or any civil rights lesson if you need an activity. These are all favorites of my students and very entertaining. I use this in my middle school classroom and have used it with 1st graders. These are great read-aloud books and come with links to YouTube videos so students do NOT need the actual book to enjoy the story. This resource is completely editable and can be sh
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1st - 8th
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Close Reading Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr. These close reading passages are great for digging deeper into Martin Luther King Jr. and reading skills at the same time! There are 33 pages of close reading for students to learn about Martin Luther King's: Early Life, Beliefs, Protests, and Civil Rights.
The close reading passages are divided into 4 sections with multiple paragraphs per section. Included in this Martin Luther King Jr. set are:
⚫4 pages of Notice and Note pages with Summarizing
⚫4 pages of Graphic orga
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Vikings
"The Vikings" Copyright Betty J. White, 2023, popular science writer Included in this resource…Learn about: -Facts about the Vikings, their homelands, runes, rulers, and mythology.-Maps of the Nordic homelands.Suggested for grades 9 on up.-Includes, “Asgard”, a game…Play a game on the Easel Assessment, where the players try to reach “Asgard” (based on what you have learned from this resource).
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7th - 10th
The Philosophy of Dr. King: Love Your Enemies (MLK Reading + Writing Activity)
Dr. Martin Luther King's "Love Your Enemies" sermon presents a compelling, powerful, and well-reasoned argument for why it is better for us to love our enemies rather than hate them. While the original speech was over 40 minutes long and would be inaccessible to most young people, this reading distills the speech and highlights the universal elements which even very young people can relate to.
Can be introduced as part of a study of Dr. King, philosophy, or even the study of Christianity.
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Elementary Philosophy Bundle: Diverse Reading and Discussion Activities
"Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?" Reading Log
This resource is the perfect accompaniment when studying MLK Day, civil rights, biographies, or Black History Month. It is designed to be used as a companion to the book, "Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?" by Bonnie Bader.
This packet contains review questions for each chapter, related art responses and writing prompts, and blank pages for additional classroom use throughout the reading of the text—perfect for making a learning log or reading reflection log.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Multimodal Unit: Text - Movie - Historical Themes in Literature
Overview5 Classes with 4 homework assignments used to discuss Kipling and British Imperialism. This multimodal unit uses a short story, a poem, a movie, and non-fiction literary and historical analysis to teach how to interpret a story for symbolism and compare that story’s themes across media. Materials IncludedPDF Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by KiplingHistorical and Literary analysis PDFsVideo link to Chuck Jones’s Rikki-Tikki-TaviWhippoorwill Notation Sheet - be sure to allow your students to fill this
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7th - 12th
A Modest Proposal Presentation and Study Guide
Looking for an incredibly thought provoking topic? How about Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal. That's right! The letter Swift wrote suggesting upper class citizen consume the children of the lower classes is a great way to teach satire and engage students in meaningful discussion in the process.
This lesson comes with a twelve-slide presentation, the full text of A Modest Proposal, and a study guide with an answer key!
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Night We Made The Flag by Carole Wilkinson Worksheets - Eureka Stockade
This resource is a five page PDF document of worksheets and activities for students to complete based on the book The Night We Made The Flag - A Eureka Story by Carole Wilkinson and illustrated by Sebastian Ciaffaglone. There are four worksheets for students in this resource.The worksheets include comprehension questions, vocab activities and reflection activities. All four pages are for student use.This book is an excellent resource to use when learning about the Eureka Stockade.Education Austr
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4th - 7th
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop by Alice Faye Duncan book questions
NOW INCLUDES TpT Digital Activity Version for Easel!This resource is perfect for Black History Month, Martin Luther King Day, or it could be used for a book study, read aloud activities, literature circles, or individual reading comprehension. Includes Easel option. These questions are for the book Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop – the Sanitation Strike of 1968 by Alice Faye Duncan, a historical fiction piece set around a 9-year-old girl whose father went on strike during this time. There i
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4th - 7th
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Martin Luther King Day Vocabulary Boom Cards™ (Distance Learning)
This Boom Learning℠ resource with 21 digital task cards helps students learn vocabulary words about Martin Luther King Day. The first card in the deck states the instructions and also includes a word bank with 20 target vocab words. On each of the rest of the cards, there is a definition and then students select the word that matches the definition by clicking on the correct word from a list or typing the correct word in a box. Students read the text and they can also click on the audio symbo
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5th - 8th
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The Great Trouble -- Multiple Choice Test
This is a 25 multiple choice question test on The Great Trouble: A Mystery in London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel by Deborah Hopkinson. Both Word and Pdf documents are included for your editing purposes. This test will not evaluate ELA standards, but it will tell you which of your students comprehended the novel. I try to make the majority of my questions "how" or "why" questions, along with quote identification, so that they are not too basic.How I Do Homework/ Independent Reading: For
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3rd - 8th
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Dr. Martin Luther King Reader for students grades 3-6
Very informative reader about Martin Luther King. Book discusses non-violence, protests, laws, fairness, education, and much more. The reading format is very smooth leading students from one area of King's life into the next.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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