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Martin Luther King Day Common Core RI.8.5 resources
MLK Lit Devices & Rhetorical Analysis Quiz "I Have a Dream" Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quiz. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and literary devices quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike!A classroom activity for Martin Luther King Jr. day. An ELA activity and literary device lesson for MLK day.What's Included:■ 5-page reading
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5th - 12th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Passage - PDF & Digital
Celebrate MLK Day by learning about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on the civil rights movement in America. This resource includes a nonfiction reading passage, comprehension questions, a cause and effect graphic organizer, and engaging writing prompts. Middle school students will learn the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how it fits into the story of civil rights. Use these activities as an ELA lesson to strengthen nonfiction comprehension skills, a social studies
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6th - 8th
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MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions1 reading passage – (See topic below.)5 differentiated reading l
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3rd - 8th
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MLK "I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" Common Core Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous " I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" speech given to an audience of sanitation workers in Memphis, TN before he was assassinated. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
MLK Close Reading and Comprehension Quiz “I Have a Dream” Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quiz. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and close reading quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike! A classroom activity for Martin Luther King Jr. day. An ELA activity and close reading lesson for MLK day. What's Included:■ 5-page reading pa
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5th - 12th
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MLK Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Literary Devices "I Have a Dream"
This BUNDLE includes:■ Two multiple choice quizzes pdf and Google Form■ Two answer keys■ Reading passagePRINTABLE or DIGITAL reading passage and quizzes. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, and literary devices quiz. The pages can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, Google classroom, and extension activities. Great for 6th-8th grades, and 9-12 grades. Perfect for middle school students and high school students alike!A classroom activity for Martin L
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5th - 12th
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Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, Digital
Argumentative Passages, Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, Racism, DigitalFor teachers incorporating critical thinking into their curriculum, the Emmett Till case provides a powerful opportunity to explore themes of social justice, racism, and the importance of holding individuals and society as a whole accountable for their actions. By examining the complex history of the Till case, students can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of racial violence on individuals and society and the i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MLK and Obama's March on Washington Speeches - Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated texts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington and President Obama's speech given at the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington given in 2013. The included zipped folder also includes an unmarked copy of the speeches without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce them for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical componen
Grades:
6th - 12th
Martin Luther King Jr. Article & Reading Comprehension
Martin Luther King Jr. is such an important leader to recognize, learn about, and study, especially around Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month. Dive deep into his life, his education, and his dedication to making a change.In this product, your students will read an original article, "The Leadership of Martin Luther King Jr.", annotate the text, and answer 10 reading comprehension questions in reference to the article. In addition, there is a short answer question regarding Dr. King's
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Reading Passages Nonfiction Bundle, Reading Comprehension
The Civil Rights Movement Informational Text Structure Writing Project
This text structure project and comparison activity is great for RI.4.5, RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5, and RI.8.5! It merges social studies with ELA standards beautifully, and your students will have fun with the challenge of creating writing pieces that inform about topics related to the Civil Rights Movement.Students will create writing about a topic related to the Civil Rights Movement, in a specific text structure. Students must be well-versed in informational text structures, as well as informa
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4th - 8th
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Questionnaire BINGO!!! Featuring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Questionnaire BINGO is not your traditional Bingo game. This questionnaire Bingo card is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day. Students will discover informations about Martin Luther King Jr by completing each boxes' requirement, but simultaneously have fun knowing they are competing with their peers for the BINGO!!! The bingo boxes include...fill in the blank statementsanswering a task about said topicHow do I use Bingo Cards?These cards are wonderful to use independently, in pairs, pods,
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6th - 9th
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I Have A Dream Digital Escape Room Activity
I Have A Dream Digital Escape Room ActivityDon't teach the "I Have A Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the same way you've done for years. MLK Day can be more fun and meaningful with a new and fresh take on this iconic speech. Add this digital escape room activity and take the engagement level up a notch in your classroom. Color graphics and sound effects make students forget that they are studying one of the most prolific speeches of modern times. How is this product organized? 5 s
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6th - 9th
Martin Luther King Speech Analysis
Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Analysis Activity Teach students how to interpret speeches with this in-depth and comprehensive look at a popular speech. Students will read an excerpt from a famous speech given by Martin Luther King Jr. called The Other America. Then, students will complete a Speech Analysis Table by analyzing the speaker, audience, and content of the speech. Students will also identify persuasive techniques used within the speech. The third activity consists of figurative languag
Grades:
6th - 8th
Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr. Digital Lesson - Distance Learning
THIS RESOURCE IS DIGITAL AND PRINTABLE! The digital version is made with Google Slides. This product includes a full day's engaging lesson honoring MLK Jr. that is perfect for any English class. Check out the product preview for visuals of the lesson!This resource includes:• Engaging journal prompt with video of "I Have A Dream" speech• Intro activity using ethos, logos, and pathos with speech (this activity may be omitted)• 5 engaging learning stations with a student response handout - students
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Inferences High School, Racial Violence, Emmett Till, Critical Thinking Activity
Inferences High School, Racial Violence, Emmett Till, Critical Thinking Activity While the Emmett Till case became a symbol of a movement, his killers never faced true justice. The recent reopening of the case offers a chance for a thorough investigation and retribution. As teachers, it is our duty to educate our students about the historical significance of these events, use critical thinking to discuss the broader impact that it had and encourage them to take action to fight systemic racism an
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Martin Luther King Jr. Author Adventure
This Martin Luther King Jr. Author Adventure is a perfect activity to engage your students in learning about Martin Luther King Jr., his life, his accomplishments, and his writing. In this activity, your students will be going on an adventure, and learn all about the esteemed leader. In these five activities, your students will go on a road trip to where Martin Luther King Jr. lived, learn about his life, determine facts and fiction, analyze his writing, and dive deeper into his famous quotes.T
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6th - 8th
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The King Legacy - Reading and Comprehension
"The King Legacy" is a novel literacy lesson inspired by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s marriage to Coretta Scott King and designed by Jackson Education Support for secondary learners. This lesson is a great supplement to homeschool curricula and aligned to ELA national and state standards. PDF file includes: passage with story image and student activity.Students enjoy an engaging informational learning experience. Though the comprehension activities evaluate secondary skills, the story
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7th - 12th
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Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, racism, MS, HS, low prep activity
Black History Month ela, Emmett Till, racism, MS, HS, low prep activity Emmett Till was a fourteen-year-old African American boy who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955 after being accused of flirting with a white woman. His death sparked national outrage and helped to galvanize the civil rights movement. Today, his story is often taught as a way of understanding the history of racism and discrimination in the United States. Studying Emmett Till can also help to promote empathy and unde
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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8 Stations for "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr. - common core skills
Each station uses the speech for analysis activities. The activities require deeper level thinking using common core standards. The stations are set up so that the directions for each are each placed on individual pages that could be placed in folders. Each student then has their own answer sheet to record information from stations. I've aligned the stations to reading common core standards, but the activities would work in higher grades or history classes. The stations are a word document, so y
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7th - 12th
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