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Seeker: Mlk Tested 'Dream' Speech as a Teen

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on a speech given by a teen Martin Luther King, Jr. and its similiarities to his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Includes a video.
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Seattle Times: Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge on the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by taking this quiz.
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Afscme: "I've Been to the Mountaintop" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the the events of the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike which drew Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Memphis, which is where he was soon to be assassinated. Excellent source of primary sources and first hand accounts of the...
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Louisiana State University: Martin Luther King Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Louisiana State University provides text with basic biographical information about Martin Luther King, Jr., lists of awards, honors, and links to other sites.
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Everything ESL

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Teach your ESL students about Dr. Martin Luther King. This lesson plan includes the TESOL standards. You will find downloads and audio clips.
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University of Florida

Mwen Gen Yon Rev (I Have a Dream)

For Students 9th - 10th
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" in both English and Haitian Creole.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Teacher Guide to Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A complete unit of ideas for Martin Luther King Jr. is featured with related lesson plans and activities.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 3rd - 8th
For nearly two decades, Dr. King led the Civil Rights Movement in 20th century America. This concise biography launches into the strides made from his passion and perseverance.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: History and Politics Out Loud: "I Have a Dream" Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful and famous speech, "I Have a Dream." Transcript and audio clips are also provided.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: I Have a Metaphor

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson not only examines the message of Dr. King, but also the words themselves. This is a lesson in identifying the literary devices that he used in his "I Have a Dream" Speech. It will introduce the following literary devices:...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Webisode 14: Let Freedom Ring

For Students 9th - 10th
Series episode covers the civil rights movement and the struggle for equality in post-World War II America.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: How Big Are Martin's Big Words? Thinking Big About the Future

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Contains plans for a instructional activity using "Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." by Doreen Rappaport to get students to think about their futures. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional...
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The King Center: Albany Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
A must see site relating to the Albany Movement. A turbulant time during American history, the Albany movement was a regional nonviolent protest movement in southwestern Georgia formed by representatives of several local and national...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Living the Dream 100 Acts of Kindness

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Contains plans for mini-lessons that ask students to put the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in action by performing 100 acts of kindness. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used...
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University of Virginia Library

Prism: "The Power of Love" Visualization

For Students 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] See the results of how users have highlighted a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the power of love. Details that show love are blue while details that show forgiveness are red. Click on any...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: American Dream: I Have a Dream

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech to talk about the American Dream, word choice, and persuasion.