Martin Luther King Informational Essay Writing Prompt Common Core 3rd 4th 5th
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This writing prompt asks students to read paired texts about the great civil rights leader, Martin Nuther King, Jr., and then write a 5-paragraph informational essay (also called an explanatory essay). Differentiate by utilizing the included 1-paragraph template for students who aren't able to write 5 paragraphs. Grade them using the included Rubric. Display them using the MLK-themed stationery. Perfect to use in January (MLK's birthday month), February (Black History Month), or any time you choose!
This resource provides everything you need for MLK Jr-themed informational writing in the classroom, library, homeschool, drama club, or beyond!
This BEST-SELLING product includes:
- Text 1: I wrote this text to give biographical information about King.
- Text 2: I wrote this text to give more detailed information about the March on Washington; includes a portion of his "I Have a Dream" speech (great for teaching about primary sources).
- Writing Prompt & Tips: Explains the prompt and offers tips to help students do their best writing.
- Opinion Essay Poster: A handy reference sheet for students to put in their writing notebook or binder.
- Graphic Organizer: Help students visualize the components of an informational essay. Version A will help students write 1 paragraph. Version B will help students write 5 paragraphs.
- Exemplar: Use my example to show students what you expect. Version A shows an example of 1 paragraph. Version B shows an example of 5 paragraphs.
- Stationery: Lined paper with MLK and children holding hands.
- Rubric: Grade students' essays using this Common Core-aligned rubric. Version A is for 1 paragraph, and Version B is for 5 paragraphs.
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In the past, I have taught the 6-trait writing curriculum, Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop, and the SRSD model. I enjoyed using all of them, but my students still needed more explicit/direct writing instruction, specifically so they could write on-demand for standardized writing prompts. If this fits you - and this sounds like the support your students need - I hope you will try out my resources!
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