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Martin Luther King Jr.

For Teachers 1st
After listening to a story about Martin Luther King Jr., first graders answer questions about the text. They discuss the importance of the illustrations, identify the beginning, middle, and end of the story, and complete a writing...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Crossword

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this Martin Luther King worksheet, students read 10 clues pertaining to the civil rights leader. Students fit their answers from the word bank into a crossword puzzle.
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Dr. King's Leadership and Character

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Focusing on Martin Luther King Jr, this lesson explores the qualities of a leader. First, learners listen to a story about Ruby Bridges. Then, they discuss the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Finally, they discuss the characteristics of...
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The Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the events of the Civil Rights Movement. In this research skills instructional activity, students research the important figures, events, and ideas of the American Civil Rights Movement as they visit suggested...
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Happy Birthday Martin Luther King

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to the book Happy Birthday Martin Luther King and sing a song about him. For this reading lesson, 1st graders develop listening skills as they listen to the book. They also discuss their feelings about the laws that...