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Martin Luther King Day Common Core W.5.2b resources
Martin Luther King Informational Essay Writing Prompt Common Core 3rd 4th 5th
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 ch
Grades:
3rd - 5th
January Paragraph Writing - Graphic Organization Strategies
Are you looking for an easy way to break down paragraph writing for your students?Writing can be a difficult skill for many students. These writing prompts will help your students to develop expository, descriptive, and narrative writing skills with step-by-step instructions to support the writing process. There are three prompts included which are designed to help break writing down into manageable chunks for all students but especially supports students that need help breaking assignments down
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Writing Prompts - Monthly Themed Paragraph Prompts
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Prompts - MLK Activities, MLK Worksheets
Introducing Martin Luther King Day / MLK Day essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and per
Grades:
4th - 5th
Martin Luther King Jr. Biography Research Poster Writing Kit
This resource is a great independent writing project for students that they will enjoy. The students can create this research biography project in a reading, writing, or social studies class, during a Daily Five or center rotation, or even for homework.No More Messy Student Posters! Do your students not know where to start when making a poster about their research? Are your students learning about Martin Luther King Jr. or are you doing a unit on Civil Rights? If so, this is the perfect project
Martin Luther King Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A biography project about the life of famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade for MLK Day or for Black History Month.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusionA template for students to w
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5th - 6th
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Civil Rights Movement 1960s Research Project: MLK Jr. & Black History
Civil Rights Movement 1960s is a choice board research project that guides students through the writing process as they learn more about the Civil Rights Movement. Civil Rights Movement 1960s gives students the chance to become an expert on one part of this huge, history-changing movement. Students will discuss reliable sources, what they already know about the Civil Rights Movement before diving into research. Students will take the Civil Rights Movement facts they gather and choose from 9 pro
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Informational Writing Bundle
A Place to Land Martin Luther King Jr Speech for classroom distance learning
*Includes Google slides™ compatible option* This is a great resource for Black History Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Constitution Day, social studies and American history, and nonfiction book studies. The resource includes discussion question/task cards, literal and textual comprehension prompts, biography study guidance, and reflection and essay writing prompts for the beautiful picture book about Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial. The resource is app
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4th - 8th
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Martin Luther King Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writin
Grades:
5th - 6th
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MLK Day: Martin Luther King Jr Activity, Webquest, Biography Summary
Looking for an engaging activity to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. or MLK Day? Your students will enjoy learning more about the life and achievements of this civil rights leader through a biography summary activity. In a user-friendly, graphic organizer template, students will summarize the life and biography of MLK. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Make research fun and enjoyable with this biography summary webquest.What is Included:A detailed page of teacher ins
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Not Grade Specific
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Civil Rights Movement Leader Book Report
Combine reading, writing, and social studies with this Civil Rights Movement Leader Book Report. Students will choose a leader of the Civil Rights Movement they would like to study more about and do a book report on that individual. This report includes:people to choose fromreport outlinegrading rubricThis is an excellent month long project.
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Black History Month Bundle
Martin Luther King Jr. Speech - "More Than A Dream"
Use this product to expose your students to Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech at The March on Washington. Analyze his speech as a work of Literature. Identify figurative language, mood, tone, theme, etc.Listen to his speech as students follow along. Analyze his many quotes beyond “I have a dream…”Center your discussions around your students’ questions.This product includes: Primary Source - Martin Luther King’s speech Fact paper to display and activate students prior knowledgeLink where you can
Grades:
4th - 6th
"Martin, I also Have a DREAM!" Sonnet Lesson
"Dr. King, I also Have a DREAM!” Sonnet Lesson by Melissa J. Donovan is intended to be part of a huge, bundled product, nearing completion. I chose to get this one out, due to the importance of the forthcoming of Dr. Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month. As in all the 22 poetry lessons in my new product, it gives recognition to a holiday, provides a new poem lesson, and produces a memorable student keepsake. “Dr. King, I also Have a DREAM!” teaches and applies the make-up
Grades:
4th - 8th
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AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEADERS OF THE 20th CENTURY
This 19 slide powerpoint is geared specifically for an African American History Month lesson. It features 12 important figures of the 20th century in the fields of education, science, athletics and civil rights leaders. It also includes a short clip from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech to generate class discussion and a short independent research assignment at the end of the powerpoint.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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