Description
I am Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities:
I am Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities: This literature companion for I am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer was created for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students.
This unit can be used without the book I am Martin Luther King, Jr., but students may have to dig a little bit to find the answers to the comprehension questions. It is definitely to have a copy of the book. This MLK book companion includes a fun craftivity called “A World of Joy.”
In this literature unit, you will find the following:
- Teacher Tips – 1 page
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Biographical Sketch – 1 page
- Comprehension Questions for I am Martin Luther King, Jr. – 1 page
- All About Martin Luther King, Jr. – 1 page
- MLK Discussion Question Task Cards & answer sheet – 3 pages
- MLK Writing Prompt – 1 page
- A World of Joy Craft Activity – Craftivity – 4 pages
- Newspaper Template – 2 pages
- Cause and Effect – 1 page
- Vocabulary – 1 page
- Growth Mindset – 1 page
- Timeline Sequencing – 1 page
- I Have a Dream Quotables and Reflections – 2 pages
- MLK Writing Prompt – 1 page
- PEACE Writing Activity – 1 page
- Writing a Friendly Letter – 2 pages
- Answer keys where appropriate – 5 pages
- Terms of Use – 1 page
This file includes a digital option. Please refer to the final seven pages of the product file for instructions.
This PDF file contains 37 pages + Google Slides™.
PAOLA JORGE –
Will go great with my Informational Unit! Thank you!!!
Margaret McIllwain –
Perfect
Nikki Anderson –
Great product!
Erin O –
Love this! Used it during guided reading and to teach writing biographies!
Shannon S –
My kiddos LOVED digging deeper into the “I Have a Dream” speech and really learning about what his speech meant! Thank you for a fabulous product!
Daisy T –
Thank you! Wonderful resource.
Penguins in Special Ed –
Thank you!
Sharon E –
excellent resource thanks
Angela F –
Thanks
Nicole Hickman –
Great resource, thank you so much!
Deborah C –
Great resource
Stacie O –
Great book study.
Shamera W –
GREAT
Tori Martin –
I love the stem projects and growth mindset activities that are included!
The Male 3rd Grade Teacher –
Thanks!
LeAnne M –
thank you so much. I would like to have seen more of Main Idea and Key details but it was wonderful for my students
Kaya B –
My students love the I am series and this resource went along with the book perfectly. It was easy to use and my students enjoyed getting to know about MLK Jr.
Erin T –
Thanks for such a great companion to this series! My students have been able to go much deeper into the text thanks to your resources!
Heather M –
These are great!!!
Alisha W –
This was a great resource to use alongside the I am Martin Luther King, Jr. book by Brad Meltzer. The kids were engaged and enjoyed the lesson. Thank you!
Charlotte N –
I had this book and was using it to teach state standards. This easy to use resource was extremely helpful for me. I recommend it.
Nicole T –
A wonderful companion to the book. Thank you!
Leslie B –
Great resources for different grade levels.
Amanda M –
Great resource!
Maria V –
Great resource for students!
Kellye H –
This was a great resource for my virtual fourth graders to learn more about MLK Jr.! I liked how there was a passage that students could reference, since they only had access to the whole book when I read it aloud.
BRITTANY B –
My students loved these activities. They already love listening to Brad read his stories on youtube so this was a great addition to something they already enjoy.
Estie V –
Awesome resource!
Frank A –
My students loved the activities included in this package. Thank you!
Jessica F –
My students loved reading this book during guided reading and I loved that the resource enhanced our reading experience by incorporating vocabulary, discussion questions, writing opportunities, and comprehension questions.
Jessica B –
Fun and engaging!
Autumn G –
Wonderful product!
Kim’s Creative Lessons –
Thank you
Ellie P –
Perfect.
Morgan K –
This is great resource. I used it during Black History Month when we were studying influential people.
Kara R –
Great resource to use with lower elementary students. Student engagement was high, great graphics and wording.
Kristen P –
Loved this resource!
Catherine –
Looking forward to this.