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Links and resources for MLK, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement
Updated on Jan 13, 12
Created on Jan 13, 12
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Suzie Nestico's List: MLK Jr Resources
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- To examine the philosophy of nonviolence developed by Martin Luther King, Jr.
- To consider how this philosophy translated into practice during the Civil Rights Movement.
- To explore the relationship between King's teachings on nonviolence and those of Mohandas K. Gandhi.
- To reflect on the relevance of nonviolence to one's personal conduct in everyday life.
Learning Objectives
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- Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.?
- What are civil rights and why are they important?
- Campaigns for peace led by Martin Luther King Jr.
- What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
- What was the I Have A Dream... speech all about?
- What sort of discrimination did he fight against?
- Why was Martin Luther King, Jr. awarded the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize?
- How has Martin Luther King Jr. influenced life today?
- Why is Martin Luther King Jr. considered a great leader?
- What were the major conflicts and compromises made by Martin Luther King Jr.?
This lesson set explores the challenges, achievements, and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Includes reading passages, graphic organizers, multiple choice and free response questions. Our series engages students on the following topics and questions:
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Jan 13, 12
All things MLK, Jr. Fantastic all-in-one resource site
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- What examples does Mr. Large cite that support his theory that our country is different now than it was during King's lifetime?
- Mr. Large states, "We need this holiday to remind us there is more to be done; that we have inherited some ills from the country that used to be." What are some of those "ills" to which he refers? Do you agree or disagree with Mr. Large and why?
- Mr. Large asked his son, "Where do you fit in?" How would you answer your parents if they asked you?
- Write an essay for your class that responds to Mr. Large's commentary. Express your own opinions, thoughts and insights into the question of race, freedom, stereotypes, history and character.
Then and now
Have students read Jerry Large's commentary "King Day reminds us of successes, but we're not done yet" and take notes. Then, have them answer the following questions:
Learning from history
Have students look for additional articles in the newspaper that discuss King and his legacy. Then, have them summarize it using the 5W and H method (who, what, where, when, why important and how it relates to their lives).
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Teaching @ Tolerance
Martin Luther King dreamed of a world more tolerant that the one he lived in. These five lessons are designed to teach students about Kings dream of tolerance. Included: Lessons on stereotyping, appreciating differences, recognizing how words can hurt (or heal), and more.
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