Lesson Plan
I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. played a big role in shaping America into the country that it is today. This lesson plan will help your students understand how important he was and help them dream as he did.
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Learning Objectives
Students will be able to identify the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Introduction
(10 minutes)- Display or draw a KWL chart labeled "Martin Luther King, Jr." on the board.
- Ask students if they know who Martin Luther King, Jr is.
- Give students time to tell you what they know.
- Add their contributions to the KWL chart.
- Ask students what they would like to learn about him and add their responses to the chart.
- Explain to your students that you are going to read a story and do an activity to help them learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr.