Activity

A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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How much do your learners know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Set up an opportunity for kids to learn about Dr. King while practicing reading fluency with a reader's theater activity. The script is for four voices and includes information about the man and excerpts from his famous speech, "I Have a Dream."

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Divide your class into groups of four to practice performing the reader's theater
  • Use this activity around Martin Luther King Jr. Day or during Black History Month
Pros
  • Parts are clearly marked
  • Includes some background information throughout the passage and at the end of the resource
Cons
  • None