Martin Luther King Jr.

A Theme Page about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and work as the leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the USA (A2-C1)
Related Pages:  Civil Rights, Slavery, Racism, Tolerance, Human Rights

Background

Martin Luther King, Jr., Biography

Martin Luther King, Jr., Biographyhttp://www.factmonster.com/spot/mlkbiospot.htmlBorn in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., graduated from Morehouse College (B.A., 1948), Crozer Theological Seminary (B.D., 1951), and Boston University (Ph.D., 1955). (For Teachers)

 

Warm-up

YouTubeMartin Luther King Jr. For Kids | Song & Rap

YouTube Martin Luther King Jr.  | Song & Raphttps://youtu.be/xAUvvAbzkUkVideo: Martin Luther King Jr. | An Inspirational Rap Song Grade Levels: All Grades (yr 7-9)

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President - YouTube

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President – YouTube (3:26)https://youtu.be/4xXZhXTFWnEOnce upon a time, there was a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. He taught us that things won’t always be awesome, but your response can be. (yr 8-B1)

 

Vocabulary

 

Reading

Who is Martin Luther King? - Martin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Questions for MLK Day and Black History Month. For 3rd Grade and up, for desktop, tablet and mobile phone browsers

Who is Martin Luther King? – https://worksheetsplus.com/mlk/ML6WhoIsMLK.htmlMartin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Questions for MLK Day and Black History Month. (yr 5-6)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr.http://www.5minuteenglish.com/jan24.htmHave you heard of Martin Luther King, Jr.? Every year on the third Monday of January, we have a holiday. It’s called Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. – Vocabulary and short text to read  (yr 6-8)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Reading worksheet

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Reading worksheethttps://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Reading_comprehension/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day_Reading_ln2753567nhReading comprehension online worksheet for High-Beginning. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. (yr 7-8)

Martin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension - free online printable informational biographical text worksheets and interactive questions for desktop, tablet and mobile phone browsers

Martin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension http://worksheetsplus.com/mlk/MLKReadingWorksheet.htmlOpens in Chrome! Free online printable informational biographical text worksheets and interactive questions for desktop, tablet, and mobile phone browsers (yr 7-8)
ESL Library MLK Reading Comprehension

1956 Martin Luther King

1956 Martin Luther King “Montgomery Story” Comic Bookhttp://www.ep.tc/mlk/

1956 Martin Luther King “Montgomery Story” Comic Book front cover. A comic book to either project on the IWB or print out pdf copies (yr 8-B1)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Martin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Questions for MLK Day and Black History Month. 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Grade and up, for desktop, tablet and mobile phone browsers

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Martin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Questions for MLK Day and Black History Month. http://worksheetsplus.com/mlk/ML6MLKDay.htmlOpens in Chrome! MLK and Black History Learning Games: MLK Scrambled Quotations Word Order Game Martin Luther King Memorial Quotations Missing Words Game (yr 8-B1) 

 

Listening

Online English - Martin Luther King Jr Video Listening Quiz

Online English – Martin Luther King Jr Video Listening Quizhttp://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/famouspeople/martin-luther-king/martin-luther-king-video-quiz.htmlWatch this short video about Martin Luther King Jr. Don’t try to understand everything. Listen to get a general idea of what the video is about the first time you watch it. When you have watched the video, scroll down the page to read the questions. (yr 8-B1)

Freedom’s Ring: King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech

Freedom’s Ring: King’s “I Have a Dream” Speechhttp://freedomsring.stanford.edu/?view=Speech

Freedom’s Ring is Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, animated. Listen to and read the whole speech or start at 12 min for ‘I have a Dream’ (yr 8-B1)

 

Lesson Plan

Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson

Martin Luther King, Jr. Lessonhttps://www.elcivics.com/martin_luther_king_jr.htmlHe worked for equality for African Americans and all Americans. He was part of the Civil Rights Movement, which tried to end racial discrimination. King was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. (yr 6-7)

Who Was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? | Wonderopolis

Who Was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? | Wonderopolishttps://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/Who-Was-Dr.-Martin-Luther-King,-Jr.Today in Wonderopolis, you’ll meet a man whose famous dream changed the world. Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! (yr 8-9)

Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/martin-luther-king-jrA civil rights legend, Dr. King fought for justice through peaceful protest—and delivered some of the 20th century’s most iconic speeches. – Free registration required (yr 8-9)

 

Viewing

The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - MLK Day! (Animated) - YouTube

The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – MLK Day! (Animated) – YouTube (9:38)https://youtu.be/PyurjhRNOmwThis kid-friendly video on the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. uses animation, music, and narration to share Martin’s vision for the world (yr 5-7)

BrainPOP Martin Luther King, Jr - YouTube

BrainPOP Martin Luther King, Jr – YouTube (6:04)https://youtu.be/p1dlQo3cVBIWith this BrainPOP movie, teach your students about the inspiring life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the help of Tim and Moby. (yr 6-7)

BrainPOP JR. : Martin Luther King Jr. on Vimeo

BrainPOP JR. : Martin Luther King Jr. on Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/311252810“I have a dream …” You know the words, but what do you know about the man who said them? (yr 6-7)

MLK- The King and His Dream - YouTube

MLK- The King and His Dream – YouTube (3:26)https://youtu.be/k6Au81aHuSgSchool Project Children’s story -The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr animated and narrated (yr 6-8)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Biography for Children, American History for Kids - FreeSchool - YouTube

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Biography, American History – FreeSchool – YouTube (6:04)https://youtu.be/pG8X0vOvi7QDr. Martin Luther King, Jr, was a famous Civil Rights leader, pastor, and humanitarian. He is best known for his peaceful, nonviolent protests (yr 6-8)

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Last Speech | History - YouTube

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Last Speech | History – YouTube (4:10)https://youtu.be/DtCoywg_96oLearn about the political and social context behind Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have A Dream” speech (yr 6-8)

Martin Luther King Jr for Kids | A documentary for kids about his monumental impact - YouTube

Martin Luther King Jr  | A documentary about his monumental impact – YouTube (12:17)https://youtu.be/SZ5BgcFWTboMartin Luther King Jr is a short documentary and overview about the great civil rights leader. We will learn about the monumental impact he had throughout the world. (yr 7-8)

Martin Luther King Memorial ~ Washington DC - YouTube

Martin Luther King Memorial ~ Washington DC – YouTube (3:10)https://youtu.be/m5BqLwb0TBsThe Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC is a fitting tribute to Dr. King’s leadership in the Civil Rights movement (yr 8-B1)

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Leader of the 20th Century Civil Rights Movement | Biography - YouTube

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Leader of the 20th Century Civil Rights Movement | Biography – YouTube (3:51)https://youtu.be/kCFI7vyLutYLearn about MLK’s family life, his role in the Civil Rights Movement, and his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. (yr 9-B1)

 

Writing

 

More Materials

Observing Martin Luther King Day - HelpTeaching.com

Observing Martin Luther King Day – HelpTeaching.comhttps://www.helpteaching.com/blog/observing-martin-luther-king-day.htmlOn the 3rd Monday of January each year, Martin Luther King Day is observed in the US. Here are resources for teaching kids about MLK’s impact!

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