Martin Luther King Jr.
The students will learn facts on Martin Luther King Jr. and his life.
Essential Question
What do you know currently about Martin Luther King Jr.? What would you like to know about him?
Grade(s):
- Kindergarten
- 1
- 2
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
-Computer
-Smart Board
- Chromebooks (optional)
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
- Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr. by: Doreen Rappaport
- KWL Chart (can also be made on chart paper if desired)
- MLK Descriptive Word Activity (also can be done on chart paper if desired)
- The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by: Kid President Video
- Writing Prompt Questions to Think About
- Writing Paper
- Pencils/Pens
- Crayons/Markers
Lesson Progression
- Create a KWL Chart on Martin Luther King Jr. Have students think about what they already know and what they would like to know.
- Read the story ‘Martins Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.’. After reading the story, refer back to the KWL Chart. Students will share what they learned about MLK from the story. Add this new information to the KWL Chart.
- Share the Kid President Video on Martin Luther King Jr. with students. After the video, discuss words that could be used to describe MLK. Create a chart with students.
- Have students create a writing assignment on Martin Luther King Jr. Questions students can think about before writing are…
- If I were to have met MLK I would have asked him…?
- I would tell him…?
- I would thank him…?
- I would show him…?
These are ideas for students, but if students come up with their own idea they are more than welcome to use it! They should include some form of drawing to go along with their writing sample.
- Have students share their writing pieces and then put them on display for others to see and enjoy!
- Go back to the KWL Chart and continue filling in the "what I learned section" with student responses if applicable.
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr. Read-aloud
View ResourceThe Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by: Kid President Video
View ResourceStandards
- ELA.K.OE.1 Read and write for a variety of purposes, including academic and personal, for extended periods of time.
- ELA.AOR.1 Evaluate and critique key literary elements that enhance and deepen meaning within and across texts.
- ELA.C.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevantevidence.
- ELA.1.OE.1 Read and write for a variety of purposes, including academic and personal, for extended periods of time.
- ELA.AOR.1 Evaluate and critique key literary elements that enhance and deepen meaning within and across texts.
- ELA.1.C.1.1 Write opinion pieces about a topic. When writing: a. introduce an opinion and include reasons to support the opinion; b. include grade-appropriate transitions; and c. provide a concluding statement or idea.
- ELA.2.OE.1 Read and write for a variety of purposes, including academic and personal,for extended periods of time.
- ELA.AOR.1 Evaluate and critique key literary elements that enhance and deepen meaning within and across texts.
- ELA.C.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Assessments
The students will be assessed on the writing portion of the lesson on whether or not they are able to show that they learned something new about Martin Luther King Jr. They will also be assessed on grammar, punctuation and if they were able to form an informative writing piece.