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The Life and Words of Martin Luther King, Jr. Handout
Publisher
Scholastic
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
30 mins
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The Life and Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Here is a precise article explaining chronological events that led Martin Luther King, Jr. to march for freedom and civil rights.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

reading articles, martin luther king jr., the civil rights movement, black history month

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • This article can be printed as homework or supplemental reading 
  • Students can use this reading article to produce a timeline 
  • Can be used as a script for fine arts/drama

Classroom Considerations

  • Consider printing article with larger font and remove advertisements
  • This worksheet does not need to be presented with background knowledge of Martin Luther King, Jr. it stands alone
  • Could be used during Black History Month 

Pros

  • Easy to read

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.1 RI.6.2 RI.6.3 RI.7.1 RI.7.2 RI.7.3 RI.8.1 RI.8.2 RI.8.3 RH.6-8.1

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