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- My Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Read Aloud
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Conduct a book study of the story, My Dream of Martin Luther King by Faith Ringgold. Followng a read-aloud, scholars take part in philosophical discussions covering the topics of freedom, equality, race, and heroes.
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Concepts
martin luther king jr., civil rights, civil rights leaders, the civil rights movement, african american culture, african american history, african americans, famous african americans, american culture, american heroes, american history, heroes, race relations, social justice, ethics, fairness, building community, book studies, book analysis, reading, responding to reading, responding to literature
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct the book study in small groups, tailoring focus on specific group's needs and adding to it as necessary
- Locate the book for pupils to browse when time permits
- Plan the lesson around MLK Day—the third Monday in January
Classroom Considerations
- Establish a safe and open environment for class members to speak freely and respectfully
- The video read-aloud lasts approximately 10 minutes
Pros
- Questions cover essential topics—digging deeply to promote social justice
- The resource provides guidelines to hold a successful philosophical discussion
Cons
- None