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Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Fact or Opinion Activity

Read a Brief Biography of MLK and Learn the Differences Between Fact and Opinion.

Lesson Plan for Dr. Martin Luther King Day: I Have a Dream

Walk with Martin Luther King, Jr. on his historic march on Washington, hear parts of his inspirational speech, ?I Have a Dream? and envision your own dreams of freedom for all Americans and the people of the world.

Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader

Students will review Dr. King’s life.

Freedom Fighters

Students will compare Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela

Learning to Respect Each Other

Students will understand the following:
-Dr. Martin Luther King was a strong advocate of nonviolent protest and fought for civil rights for all Americans with an eloquence that can be found in speeches such as his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
-Throughout U.S. history, certain groups of people have been discriminated against for characteristics as superficial as the color of their skin. That racism still exists despite the passage of laws that make it illegal.
-Stereotypes can lead people to make unfair judgments about individuals and groups.
-Segregation is hurtful and unfair to those discriminated against.