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Lesson Plans - 11th Grade

Were My Dreams Realized?

* Students will be able to describe the lives and beliefs of these 1960s national figures.
* Students will write and deliver a speech.
* Students will analyze the past and its bearing on the future.
* Students will think about change over time.

The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

What made Martin Luther King Jr. an American hero? What events in his life contributed to his importance to our country? Students refine their knowledge of MLK’s life through the creation of classroom timelines and oral presentations.

Speaking Up for What’s Right

This powerful diorama pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrate his historic civil rights speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Martin Luther King Milestones

Create a time line with colorized copies of photos of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Exploring the Power of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Words through Diamante Poetry

Students read, listen to, or view King’s speech and pay close attention to his word use and use of literary devices. They analyze King’s definitions of freedom, justice, discrimination, and dreams as demonstrated by the details in his speech.