2nd Grade Martin Luther King Day Lesson

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Biography Reading Comprehension Writing Activity Bulletin Board

By Christyrie's Teachery

No Prep print and go Martin Luther King Jr. reading and writing activities packet. Teach 1st-6th grade students all about MLK with this Biography Reading Comprehension book and Writing resources packet. Explore Dr. King's life, the impact he made on the World and The Civil Rights Movement. The writing activities will be perfect for those Hallway Bulletin Boards where Students share on how "We as a whole can change the World Together". Students Learn "What's a Right Choice and What's a Wrong Choice" through the Cut/Paste Activity all while they develop their own perspective on Social Change and learn the great things he did for human rights. Explore/talk about What Kindness is and that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted equality for everyone with the Vocabulary Cards to help expand their vocabulary. This is the perfect** No Prep engaging **resource to have for the months of January and February when you celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.

Included in this Resource:

21 Pages

1- 6 page Biography Book on the life of MLK

14 Activities:

  • 8 Vocabulary Cards
  • MLK Buntin Bio Writing
  • Dr. King Writing
  • I have Dreams Too Writing
  • What is Kindness Writing
  • Right vs Wrong Choice Cut/Paste
  • MLK Jr. Vocab color picture
  • 2 I have a Dream Writing (1 Primary Lines, 1 Upper Elementary Lines)
  • 2 I have a Dream Buntin Writing (1 Primary Lines, 1 Upper Elementary Lines)
  • What does quote mean to you Writing
  • 2 We can change the World Together Writing (1 Primary Lines, 1 Upper Elementary Lines)

Use this Resource For:

  • Small Groups
  • Literacy Centers
  • Morning Work
  • Homework
  • Substitutes
  • Early Finishers
  • Independent Desk Work
  • Black History Month
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Bulletin Boards

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Lesson based on the video “The Story of Martin Luther King Jr."

By Collaborative Educators 3000

Why is Martin Luther King's birthday celebrated as a national holiday, and who was he? Learn how Martin Luther King Jr. transformed American culture forever by watching this incredibly educational Kids Academy film about this remarkable guy. You will learn about his battle against segregation, a legislation in the United States that prohibited individuals with different skin tones from traveling, studying, or dining together. Some individuals felt it was normal to treat Black people badly, despite the fact that slavery had been abolished over a century earlier. In order to combat this inequality, Martin Luther King began using both words and nonviolent means, and he was successful!

This lesson plan is based on the YouTube video about Martin Luther King Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwZxJEUOvS0. There are various activities for your students to do before, while, and after watching the video. The lesson last 90 minutes and it is designed mostly for Elementary school students. The answer key is included at the end.

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