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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, Jr.: A Fact or Opinion Activity

Read or listen to a brief biography of Martin Luther King Jr.
and complete the Martin Luther King Jr.: Fact or Opinion? work sheet.

Learning to Respect Each Other

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.

Found in: 6th Grade • History • January • Language Arts

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.

How Big Are Martin’s Big Words?

They read an excerpt from Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and note the “big” words. Students then choose one of two options: (1) they write about their own “big” words and dreams in stapled or stitched books, or (2) they construct found poems using an excerpt from one of King’s speeches.

Found in: 3rd Grade • 4th Grade • 5th Grade • January • Language Arts