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First Grade Lesson 1: Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Great Civil Rights Leader, and Rosa Parks Played an Important Role in His Work

The student will be able to:
1. understand how Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out for civil rights and led protests and marches demanding fair laws for all people.
2. understand Rev. King’s dream of a world free of hate, prejudice, and violence.
3. understand that Rosa Parks was a courageous African-American woman whose action resulted in a change of rules and a victory for all people.

More about this lesson plan:
Materials Needed: Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Rosa Parks (book) Greenfield, Eloise. Rosa Parks (book) Lowery, Linda. Martin Luther King Day (book) Palacco, Patricia. Mrs. Katz and Tush (book) Scholes, Katherine. Peace Begins with You (book) Surat, Michelle. Angel Child, Dragon Child (book) Paper Scissors Pens/pencils/Markers
Source: © The Educator's Reference Desk

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