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Martin Luther King Day Common Core RI.4.9 resources
Martin Luther King Reading Passage Black History Month Close Reading February
Getting ready to celebrate MLK Jr Day in your classroom? Students will read, learn, and critically think about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while practicing close reading strategies with these informational passages. Included are 3, two-page articles to help your students understand the life of Martin Luther King.Your students will practice gathering important information as they read social studies content in informational texts.Close reading anchor charts are also included to help your students
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3rd - 5th
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"I Have a Dream" Close Read - Dr Martin Luther King Jr | MLK Jr Reading Activity
If you’re looking for a way to make your close reading sessions a bit more impactful, I’ve got just the thing! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech helped change the course, spread the message, and promote equality in America. This resource uses his iconic speech to encourage students to use context clues to discover new vocabulary, as well as to think deeply about the text by answering 10 close read, text-dependent questions.This has been used by children as young as 4th-grade s
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4th - 8th
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Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages & African American Activities
Your students will love these Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages & African American Activities! Unlock the stories of some of the most influential African Americans in history with this Black History Month biographies and yearbook activity. Students will read the biographies, answer comprehension questions, then create a yearbook style activity on the famous African Americans. These articles can be used all year long or as a Black History Month activity. Black History Month
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3rd - 6th
MLK March on Washington Close Reading Passages & Response Pack
Celebrate Black History Month with this Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and The Great March on Washington focused product. Inside you will find four informational text passages providing the reasons for the march, Dr. King's speech, the Civil Rights Movement, and the results of The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Use for guided reading, close reading, text evidence lessons, social studies or homework. • • Informative, Relevant, Engaging, and Meaningful Reading! • • High interest passages a
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2nd - 6th
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: Reading Comprehension Paired Passages
Use these paired passages, or paired texts, to help students master Common Core reading and writing standards. These informational paired texts are useful to help students with non-fiction comprehension. And they are a great way to integrate social studies and language arts!The first passage is about The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, which was founded to honor Dr. King and his mission of nonviolent social change. The second passage is about how the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday came to be.
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3rd - 5th
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I Am Martin Luther King Jr. Read Aloud - Reading Comprehension 3rd, 4th grade
This read-aloud pack includes text dependent questions, graphic organizers, response to text writing activities including a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans to help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the story and respond in meaningful ways.These lesson plans will guide you through 3-5 read-aloud lessons. Each day, students will interact with th
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3rd - 4th
The History of Black History Month Slideshow: Great for Assemblies! Gr K-6
This slideshow is great for ASSEMBLIES! Or use in the classroom. It gives a brief history of why we celebrate Black History Month. 40 Slides - with animations and REAL photos! Plus- questions at the end for a great review.Students will explore the following questions:1. What is Black History Month?2. How did Black History Month start?3. Why did Black History Month start?4. Who started Black History Month?5. How can we celebrate Black History Month? If you like this, check out the Martin Luther
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1st - 6th
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The Great Civil Rights Comparison Project - MLK and Rosa Parks
Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks using the effective strategy of compare and contrast!
This mini-research unit on two of our great civil rights icons provides the opportunity to learn about MLK and Rosa Parks by comparing similarities and differences.
The Great Civil Rights Comparison Project provides your students with a fun and engaging journal to record their research. To help them along, a research link page with three web links is provided for both MLK and Rosa Parks. Q
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3rd - 5th
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MLK Jr. Slideshow Assembly Gr k-3 Black History Month
This slideshow is great for ASSEMBLIES! Or use in the classroom. It gives a brief history and facts about Martin Luther King Jr.This 30 slide presentation includes animations, real photos and real video clip gifs.There's even a question section at the end where students answer questions based on the presentation. Other similar resources include: Gr 3-4:MLK JR 14 ELA activities GR 3-4Learning about Racism Gr 3-4Civil Rights Movement Timeline of Key Events Gr 3-4The History of Black History Month
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K - 3rd
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Martin Luther King Jr - Passage & Biography Research Project - 3rd and 4th Grade
This guided MLK Biography Project includes a PASSAGE, BIOGRAPHY ACTIVITY, and WRITING EXTENSION ACTIVITY that connects seamlessly. Students can practice reading with a purpose as they pull text evidence from their reading to support their writing.Students willRead text that is approximately a 3rd or 4th grade level (included in project)Gather information for their biography activity sheetDraw a picture of Martin Luther King Jr.Write a reflection question to summarize their learning (and include
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3rd - 5th
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Martin Luther King Jr - Passage with R.A.C.E Comprehension Questions
This guided MLK Activity includes a PASSAGE and COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS that connect seamlessly. Students can practice reading with a purpose as they pull text evidence from their reading to support their writing.WANT A FULL MLK BIOGRAPHY PROJECT?!?! CLICK HERE!!!Clipart Credit: Illumismart (all clipart used within rights outlined in author's terms of use)When you buy something on TPT, I am sure you are all about quality. I am a "one man band" but I try my best and only post things that I used i
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3rd - 5th
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DIGITAL Explore and More Activity- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech helped change the course of history, spread the message, and promote equality in America.This DIGITAL close read asks students to first read excerpts from the "I Have a Dream" speech (the entire speech is NOT included in this activity), use context clues to discover new vocabulary, as well as to think deeply about the text.This has been used by 4th grade students, however, you will need to make the decision on whether your students are mature
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4th - 8th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Lapbook & Vocabulary [Research Project & Craft]
⭐ Martin Luther King Jr. Research Lapbook/Craft, KWL, Vocabulary, & Graphic Organizers! ⭐Make learning memorable for your students this January with an educational and engaging MLK Jr. Research Project Lapbook!This product includes:⭐ Martin Luther King Jr. Lapbook Materials & Directions⭐ MLK Jr. KWL sheet⭐ 10 MLK/Civil Rights Vocabulary Words, Definition Cards with Pictures, and a matching worksheet⭐ MLK Research Graphic Organizer⭐ "What was life like back then?" Graphic Organizer⭐ MLK &
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2nd - 5th
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Civil Rights Movement Timeline: Text & 4 Activities Gr 3-4 Black History Month
4 ELA activities great for Black History MonthStudents learn about and place events around the Civil Rights Movement on a timeline. There is a handout timeline and a bulletin board time line.Students will explore the following questions:1. What are Civil Rights?2. What was the Civil Rights Movement?3. What events led up to the Civil Rights Movement?4. What leaders and events made up the Civil Rights Movement?5. What are the effects of the Civil Rights Movement? Included:1 Text Reflection PageT
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3rd - 4th
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Martin Luther King Jr Activities | Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passages
Don't use dense, boring texts when you can use fun read along videos to teach students to compare and contrast nonfiction passages about Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech and "The March on Washington" (Printable & Digital) - Editable lesson plan, student handouts, rubric, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc, Google Slides and two clickable links to the read along videos of picture books that teach students about Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech and "The March on Wash
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3rd - 5th
Martin Luther King Jr. ELA Unit - Digital - Google Classroom
Use this ELA Unit to teach about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's work and historical impact. Reading passages along with close reading organizers are designed to inform and peak students' interest while practicing critical ELA standards at the same time. Students will read, watch, listen, and compose through the multiple learning platforms provided. Social Studies, Reading, and Writing are thematically combined to create an important learning experience.Activities Included:KWL with Digital Video
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4th - 6th
MLK Jr. Slideshow Assembly Gr 4-6 Black History Month
This slideshow is great for ASSEMBLIES! Or use in the classroom. It gives a brief history and facts about Martin Luther King Jr.This 30 slide presentation includes animations, real photos and real video clip gifs.There's even a question section at the end where students answer questions based on the presentation. Other similar resources include: Gr 3-4:MLK JR 14 ELA activities GR 3-4Learning about Racism Gr 3-4Civil Rights Movement Timeline of Key Events Gr 3-4The History of Black History Month
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3rd - 7th
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Martin Luther King, Jr Short Research Project 3rd grade
This is a research project for Martin Luther King, Jr. designed for a 3rd grade classroom. It could easily be adapted for a 2nd or 4th grade classroom. It includes suggested lesson plans, online resources, graphic organizers, and suggested book resources. It also includes a rubric to score final products. It is designed to be a unit based on questions the students have. Letting the students choose, or at least have a voice in, what they research will help encourage student engagement.
3rd
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2nd - 4th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Close Reading and Writing Activity
Problem: Students sometimes have trouble relating to historically significant people, places, or events. I wanted to make sure my kids had a basic understanding of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s work and his important contributions to civil rights. I also needed a lesson that was flexible enough to fit various time constraints.Solution: I wanted to approach this subject from a child's point of view. If students could connect to Martin's anger and humiliation in the shoe store incident and his daughte
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2nd - 8th
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Free! Primary Source - Greensboro Sit-ins - #kindnessnation #weholdthesetruths
#kindnessnation #weholdthesetruthsThis lesson uses primary sources in print and video form to help students understand the causes and effects of the Civil Rights Sit-Ins protests in the 1960s. Students will compare and contrast primary and secondary sources, use discuss questions, and write about the events and people involved. This can be used as a stand-alone primary source lesson, or as a great resource for any Martin Luther King, Jr., Black History or Civil Rights unit! There's enough back
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4th - 6th
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Black history month activities in Spanish - Martin Luther King Jr. in Spanish
Martin Luther King Jr. actividades en español - This Martin Luther King Jr. reading passage and activities bundle in Spanish includes everything you need to teach students about the man who changed America while still reviewing reading skills such as paired passages, main idea, and figurative language. This resource is available in printable and digital formats for your convenience. The digital version of this resource includes audio support, making it perfect for students who need read-aloud ac
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Civil Rights Movement Timeline: Text & 4 Activities Gr 5-6 Black History Month
4 ELA activities great for Black History MonthStudents learn about and place events around the Civil Rights Movement on a timeline. There is a handout timeline and a bulletin board time line.Students will explore the following questions:1. What are Civil Rights?2. What was the Civil Rights Movement?3. What events led up to the Civil Rights Movement?4. What leaders and events made up the Civil Rights Movement?5. What are the effects of the Civil Rights Movement? Included:1 Text Reflection PageT
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5th - 6th
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Black History: Martin Luther King Jr. Foldable Research Exploding Box Project
Are you beginning a unit of study focused on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Use this focused research project as a new approach to class projects. This Exploding Box Project will guide your students through the research process. Each portion of the box has guiding questions to assist your students in identifying important information about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, major accomplishments, and character traits. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You w
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Explaining RACISM. The forms, effects, & ways to eliminate it. Gr 3-4 BLM
Why not use ELA time to cover a topic that is extremely important?Racism - and how to stop itNow you can fuse ELA with Social/Emotional learning. This activity can bring your classroom community even closer together.This 4 page article explores:What racism isThe types of racism: verbal, media, segregation/exclusion, and systemicThe effects of racism on different groups of peopleWays to become an anti-racist/advocate and eliminate racismThe article comes with 6 ELA activities that uses the text.
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Back to School MEGA bundle! Gr8 activities to start the year
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