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).