Lesson Plan

Close Reading: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Speech

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How did Martin Luther King, Jr. sway people with his speeches? Scholars carry out a close reading of the Montgomery Bus Boycott speech and use the Close Reading Guide to help them work through the powerful text. While reading, they complete text-dependent questions. They then work with partners to give and receive feedback on their work and discuss ideas about the text.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Provide highlighters and copies of the speech for pupils to mark key details
Classroom Considerations
  • Number five in the series of lessons Grade 8 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2
  • Assumes students complete the lessons in order
Pros
  • Offers ideas to meet the needs of struggling readers
  • Includes an agenda with a time outline
Cons
  • None
Common Core