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Children will identify the importance of Dr. King’s speech.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
key details, vocabulary, writing, character traits
read a map
segregation, marches, speeches, inspired
RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.3 describe historical events; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.5 use text features; RI.2.10 read informational texts; W.2.1 writing; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions
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Provide students with some background on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video “Dr. King: A Leader and a Hero.” After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following question:
Set a purpose for reading (5 min.)
Read together (20 min.)
Pass out the Read and Think printable. Use it to check comprehension as you read the issue together, pausing to ask the questions.
Review vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are segregation, marches, speeches, and inspired.
Assessment: Reading Quiz
Pass out the Reading Quiz to review key concepts from the issue and assess students’ proficiency on key nonfiction reading skills.
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on important ELA skills. Here’s how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Character Traits (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Red a Timeline (15 min.)
Here are two past issues you can use to extend your lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:
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