Title: Martin Luther King Jr. Advocate for Civil Rights and Equality
The life, contributions, and lasting influence of Martin Luther King Jr. are the main topics of this instructional close reading packet. It is meant to be utilized all year long, but especially in February during Black History Month and in January around Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Articles and excerpts regarding MLK’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, his leadership in the civil rights movement, his work for racial equality, and his influence on American society make up the packet’s major feature. Students will study MLK’s early years, his peaceful philosophies, his role in planning demonstrations and marches, and his contributions to laws that improved civil rights. This material is especially pertinent to conversations about civil rights, social.
These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students’ close reading skills!
Short on time to teach? This print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text reading unit.
This Close reading set features:
Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK’s Dream
MLK’s March
MLK’s Speech
MLK’s Life
MLK’s Legacy
As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.
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