After reading the article "Kings Dream Everyday," class members conduct a Socratic seminar discussion of Martin Luther King's contributions to the civil rights movement. They then read and respond to a passage from Michael Eric Dyson's speech about how America has dehumanized MLK.

Concepts

civil rights leaders, martin luther king jr., the civil rights movement, black history month, african american history

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research the differences in King's ideas and approaches with those of such figures as Malcolm X, W.E.B. Dubois, Marcus Garvey, etc.

Classroom Considerations

• Be sure to read the Preparation section to ensure scholars are ready for the lesson
• Requires audio for listening to music and making copies

Pros

• Discussion questions are included, as are response guides, activities, and writing prompts

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.8.1.a SL.8.1.b SL.8.1.c SL.8.1.d