Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson PlanMartin Luther King Jr. Lesson Plan
Publisher
Curated OER
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Lesson Plan

Martin Luther King Jr.

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

After listening to a story about Martin Luther King Jr., first graders answer questions about the text. They discuss the importance of the illustrations, identify the beginning, middle, and end of the story, and complete a writing activity. Included are a pre-test,  post-test, and web resources.

60 Views 87 Downloads
Concepts

setting, plot elements, plot, literary elements, characters, martin luther king jr., the civil rights movement, numbers middle

Additional Tags

Beginning, character, end, martin luther king jr., middle, narrative analysis, setting, english language arts
Show More Show Less

Resource Details

Grade
1st
Subjects
English Language Arts
5 more...
Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Modeling

See similar resources:

Lesson Plan

Martin Luther King Jr. and Nonviolence

Curated OER
Using the book, Martin's Big Words, learners will discover the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Vocabulary is identified throughout the story by using several his famous protest speeches as examples. Class discussions on racism, during...
K - 5th Social Studies & History
Printables

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream - Mini Book

Scholastic
Celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. by sharing his dream of equality for all with young readers. This printable book includes simple sentences and one- and two-syllable words that make it a perfect...
K - 3rd English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

Our Story: Martin Luther King Jr. and Nonviolence

Curated OER
In this parent and child activity, young learners read Martin’s Big Words and a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There is a wonderful guided reading pdf that defines challenge words and provides reading tips. The object of...
1st - 4th Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President

Participant
The ever-engaging Kid President hosts a video that details the life story of Martin Luther King, Jr. Kid President covers the time from when Martin Luther King, Jr. was born to the extent of his life and includes words of encouragement...
3 mins Pre-K - 5th Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Leader and a Hero

Scholastic
Martin Luther King Jr. is the focus of a video that details his life and accomplishments. Viewers take in moments of history alongside clear narration. A hopeful message concludes the video.
6 mins Pre-K - 5th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Dr. King's Dream

Curated OER
Students explore life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr., reflect on section of King's "I Have a Dream" speech, discuss inequities that still exist in the United States, and create picture books about their own dreams of freedom for...
K - 2nd Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Curated OER
Primary learners will embrace diversity and celebrate multiculturalism through these engaging activities. Which include reading the story Martin Luther King and singing the song "A Man Named King." They will also explore the...
K - 2nd Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

Martin Luther King Day | All About the Holidays

PBS
Martin Luther King Day, a national holiday celebrated on the third Monday in January, is the focus of a short video that introduces young learners to the civil rights leader. The video provides a brief review of King's work and...
1 min K - 5th Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

E Spark Learning: Beginning, Middle, End k.rl.3

eSpark Learning
This eSpark video outlines a new learning quest that will help students master Common Core State Standard K.RL.3: With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story. This video is only the beginning of...
Pre-K - 1st English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

RBG Dr. Martin Luther Jr. Studies Lesson Plan-Guide

Curated OER
Explore Martin Luther King Jr.  Learners listen to a speech given by Martin Luther King, and interpret his message. They discuss civil rights and how Martin Luther King Jr. exhibited good citizenship, then brainstorm ways in which...
1st - 6th Social Studies & History
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use