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Lesson Plan

Visualizing Words: Martin Luther King, Jr.

To celebrate Black History Month, students will spend time studying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech as they practice important comprehension skills through journaling and art.
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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech through journaling and art.

Introduction

(10 minutes)
  • Call students together.
  • Ask students if they have ever dreamt about doing something. Allow students the opportunity to share something they would like to do or have happen in their lives.
  • Have students listen to the CD recording that comes with I Have A Dream by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (illustrated by Kadir Nelson).