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Martin Luther King Jr. Day


January 17th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Are you ready to teach about the legacy of this great man?  Well here are some resources that could help make planning a little bit easier .

Read Aloud: Martin Luther King Jr.


I am Martin Luther King Jr. By: Brad Meltzer

Martin Luther King Jr (National Geographic)

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. By Johnny Ray Moore

Martin's Big Words By Doreen Rappaport


You can't teach about MLK Jr. without questions about segregation in America.  Here are some read aloud stories that tell about segregation in America and what is is. 

Read Aloud: Segregation

White Water By: Michael S. Brandy


Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey

Sit In: Four Friends Stand Up by Sitting Down by: Andrea Davis Pinkney


Here are some videos that are great for introducing information about MLK Jr.

Who doesn't love the entertaining videos by Kid President or BrainPop?  The middle video is an informational video.





Are you teaching virtually this week or next week?  You never know when you will go virtual these days! Here are some great remote teaching options.  There are informational texts, comprehension questions and writing prompts about Martin Luther King Jr. and The Selma to Montgomery March.  These activities are available for Google Slides, but also come with a printable and Easel option on TPT.


The activities are printable options as well.



Here are some other resources you may enjoy or find useful when teaching about MLK Jr. 


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