Getting to Know Martin Luther King Jr.

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Getting to Know Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Randee Newbanks Gerald Elementary 2nd Grade
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Objectives
General Objective   2-9The student will use the
proper techniques for writing. General Objective
2-6The student will use print conventions in
retelling, answering or formulating questions,
and thinking critically. General Objective
2-1The student will apply listening skills while
evaluating oral presentations.
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Getting to KnowMartin Luther King Jr.
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
How?
Why?
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Getting to Know Dr. KingAnticipation Guide
After
Before
_____ 1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader
of the civil rights movement.
__________2. He taught people to solve their
problems by fighting.
_____ _____3. He gave many speeches
to help promote peace and equal treatment for
all. _____ _____ 4. We do not
celebrate his birthday.

__________5. Dr. King became a veterinarian.

_____ _____6. Martin Luther
King Jr. was born in St. Louis, Missouri.
_____ _____7. Dr.
King had a dream that all people would be treated
equally. __________8.
He wanted people to understand that only certain
people are important. __________9.
Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

_____ _____10. Dr. King died of old age.

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Why do we celebrate his birthday?
We celebrate his birthday each year because he
worked hard to make his dream of peace come true!
Dr. King was a leader in the civil rights
movement.
He gave many speeches to help promote peace and
equal treatment for all people.
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Who is Dr. King?
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta,
Georgia, on January 15, 1929.
After college, he went to school to become a
minister.
He wanted to help people understand that all
people are important, no matter what color they
are.
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What did he do for our country?
Dr. King had a dream that one day all people
wouldbe treated equally.
He taught people to solve problems peacefully.
He was a leader in the civil rights movement.
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When did this happen?
1963 -- Dr. King gave his most famous speech, I
Have a Dream.
1964 -- He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
He was awarded this honor for his efforts toward
achieving peace.
1968 -- His life tragically ended when he was
assassinated.
1986 Dr. Kings birthday was first celebrated
as a national holiday.
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Citations, Credits, and References
Photo on slide 1
http//nobelprize.org/peace/laureates/1964/king-bi
o.html
Performance task
http//www.coe.missouri.edu/map/mapcd/items/comma
rts/martin.pdf
Martins Big Words Video Clip
http//www.unitedstreaming.com/
Thanks!