{"id":16544,"date":"2013-01-07T05:20:22","date_gmt":"2013-01-07T10:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tengrrl.com\/blog\/?p=16544"},"modified":"2013-08-02T22:29:09","modified_gmt":"2013-08-03T02:29:09","slug":"celebrating-dr-martin-luther-king-jr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tengrrl.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/07\/celebrating-dr-martin-luther-king-jr\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/alvesfamily\/6708304967\/\" title=\"MLK Memorial by alvesfamily, on Flickr\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7016\/6708304967_0a295d7538_m.jpg?resize=240%2C160\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" alt=\"MLK Memorial\" class=\"alignright\"><\/a>If you&rsquo;re looking for some activities to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this month, read on! This post includes materials on the ReadWriteThink site that fit three  categories: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Resources  specifically focused on Dr. King and texts he wrote<\/li>\n<li>Biographical activities you can use to explore Dr. King&rsquo;s life and writing<\/li>\n<li>Family activities that relate to Dr. King<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The materials range from mini-lessons to complete units and cross the grade levels. So read on, and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focused on Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAHlF\" title=\"In 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on this day.\" target=\"_blank\">In 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on this day.<\/a><br \/>\nStudents study Martin Luther King Jr.&rsquo;s &ldquo;I Have a Dream&rdquo; speech and work in groups to create a mural that depicts Dr. King&rsquo;s vision of peace.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAHvp\" title=\"Exploring the Power of Martin Luther King, Jr.&rsquo;s Words through Diamante Poetry\" target=\"_blank\">Exploring the Power of Martin Luther King, Jr.&rsquo;s Words through Diamante Poetry<\/a><br \/>\nStudents explore the ways that powerful and passionate words communicate the concepts of freedom, justice, discrimination, and the American Dream in Martin Luther King, Jr.&rsquo;s &ldquo;I Have a Dream&rdquo; speech.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAHBm\" title=\"Entering History: Nikki Giovanni and Martin Luther King, Jr.\" target=\"_blank\">Entering History: Nikki Giovanni and Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/a><br \/>\nNikki Giovanni&rsquo;s poem &ldquo;The Funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr.&rdquo; is paired with Dr. King&rsquo;s &ldquo;I Have a Dream&rdquo; speech, taking students on a quest through time to the Civil Rights movement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAHH0\" title=\"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech in 1963.\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his &ldquo;I Have a Dream&rdquo; speech in 1963.<\/a><br \/>\nStudents explore the &ldquo;I Have a Dream&rdquo; Foundation&rsquo;s website and brainstorm ways they can help themselves or others at their school achieve their educational dreams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAHPa\" title=\"Martin Luther King, Jr. and Me: Identifying with a Hero\" target=\"_blank\">Martin Luther King, Jr. and Me: Identifying with a Hero<\/a><br \/>\nThis lesson provides ideas for celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by encouraging students to explore the connections between Dr. King and themselves through journaling and inquiry-based research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAHVB\" title=\"Living the Dream: 100 Acts of Kindness\" target=\"_blank\">Living the Dream: 100 Acts of Kindness<\/a><br \/>\nThis lesson provides the &ldquo;action piece&rdquo; for any study of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In this project, students participate in Dr. King&rsquo;s dream by doing 100 acts of kindness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAI13\" title=\"How Big Are Martin&rsquo;s Big Words? Thinking Big about the Future\" target=\"_blank\">How Big Are&nbsp;<em>Martin&rsquo;s Big Words<\/em>? Thinking Big about the Future<\/a><br \/>\nInspired by the book&nbsp;<em>Martin&rsquo;s Big Words<\/em>, students explore information on Dr. King to think about his &ldquo;big&rdquo; words, then they write about their own &ldquo;big&rdquo; words and dreams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAI9b\" title=\"Every Punctuation Mark Matters: A Minilesson on Semicolons\" target=\"_blank\">Every Punctuation Mark Matters: A Minilesson on Semicolons<\/a><br \/>\nStudents analyze stylistic choices and grammar use in authentic writing, focusing on the use of the semicolon in Martin Luther King Jr.&rsquo;s &ldquo;Letter from Birmingham Jail.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAIfP\" title=\"I Have a Dream: Exploring Nonviolence in Young Adult Texts\" target=\"_blank\">I Have a Dream: Exploring Nonviolence in Young Adult Texts<\/a><br \/>\nStudents will identify how Martin Luther King Jr.&rsquo;s dream of nonviolent conflict-resolution is reinterpreted in modern texts. Homework is differentiated to prompt discussion on how nonviolence is portrayed through characterization and conflict. Students will be formally assessed on a thesis essay that addresses the Six Kingian Principles of Nonviolence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Biographical Lesson Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/8XFiJ\" title=\"Guided Comprehension in Action: Teaching Summarizing With the Bio-Cube\" target=\"_blank\">Guided Comprehension in Action: Teaching Summarizing With the Bio-Cube<\/a> <br \/>\nMiddle-level students learn the ins and outs of writing biographies by researching a contemporary or historical figure and writing a summary.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/8XIjv\" title=\"A Biography Study: Using Role-Play to Explore Authors&rsquo; Lives\" target=\"_blank\">A Biography Study: Using Role-Play to Explore Authors&rsquo; Lives<\/a> <br \/>\nSecondary students read biographies and explore websites of selected American authors and then role-play as the authors. Adapt this lesson to ask students to consider Dr. King, as the author of the &ldquo;Letter from Birmingham Jail,&rdquo; &ldquo;I Have a Dream&rdquo; speech, and other texts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/8XFGK\" title=\"Biographies: Creating Timelines of a Life\" target=\"_blank\">Biographies: Creating Timelines of a Life<\/a> <br \/>\nElementary students explore a number of sources to create a biographical timeline about a selected person. Students collaboratively research and resolve conflicting information they find during their investigation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/8XIoA\" title=\"Acrostic Poems\" target=\"_blank\">Acrostic Poems<\/a><br \/>\nHave students write acrostic poems about Dr. King or events from his life with the Acrostic Poem tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.readwritethink.org\/classroom-resources\/lesson-plans\/writers-workshop-biographical-sketch-1039.html?utm_source=socmedia&#038;utm_medium=updates&#038;utm_campaign=tlg\" title=\"Writers&rsquo; Workshop: The Biographical Sketch\">Writers&rsquo; Workshop: The Biographical Sketch<\/a><br \/>\nStudents use the faces and places they learn about in their research to write a biography about a contemporary or historical figure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Family Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAIsy\" title=\"Amazing Biographies: Writing About People Who Change the World\" target=\"_blank\">Amazing Biographies: Writing About People Who Change the World<\/a><br \/>\nAfter reading about historical figures and other important people that have changed the world, children choose someone that they consider to be &ldquo;amazing&rdquo;&mdash;either someone they&rsquo;ve heard about or someone they know&mdash;and create a book page that highlights this person.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAIzs\" title=\"Think Peace\" target=\"_blank\">Think Peace&nbsp;<\/a><br \/>\nPodcaster Emily Manning shares  books that serve as a springboard to discuss how children and adults alike can use peaceful, nonviolent methods to affect change in society. This is episode 21 of  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.readwritethink.org\/parent-afterschool-resources\/podcast-series\/chatting-about-books-recommendations-30130.html?utm_source=socmedia&#038;utm_medium=updates&#038;utm_campaign=tlg\" title=\"Chatting About Books: Recommendations for Young Readers\" target=\"_blank\">Chatting About Books: Recommendations for Young Readers<\/a>, a Podcast for Grades K&ndash;5.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/gAIJv\" title=\"Celebrate Heroes\" target=\"_blank\">Celebrate Heroes<\/a><br \/>\nEncourage children to spend a little time thinking and writing about just what makes a hero and who their personal heroes might be.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/8XI43\" title=\"Abraham Lincoln Bio Cubes\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. King  Bio Cubes<\/a><br \/>\nFamilies and children can gather or summarize information about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the Bio Cube interactive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.readwritethink.org\/classroom-resources\/mobile-apps\/word-mover-30930.html?utm_source=socmedia&#038;utm_medium=updates&#038;utm_campaign=tlg\" title=\"Word Mover App\" target=\"_blank\">Create Poetry with the Word Mover App<\/a><br \/>\nUse the word bank from Dr. King&rsquo;s &ldquo;I Have a Dream&rdquo; speech and create found poetry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want even more resources, check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thinkfinity.org\/docs\/DOC-9436\" title=\"Martin Luther King, Jr\" target=\"_blank\">Martin Luther King, Jr. collection from Thinkfinity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/alvesfamily\/6708304967\/\" title=\"MLK Memorial by alvesfamily, on Flickr\" target=\"_blank\">MLK Memorial by alvesfamily, on Flickr<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for some activities to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this month, read on! 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