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Grade 3<br />
Session 7: Contributions <strong>of</strong> Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. __________________________________<br />
Teacher-selected book about Martin Luther King, Jr.<br />
Pictures <strong>of</strong> Martin Luther King, Jr.<br />
KWL chart<br />
Instructional Activities<br />
1. Show students a picture or poster <strong>of</strong> Martin Luther King, Jr. Ask students what they already know about Martin<br />
Luther King, Jr. Write their responses on a KWL chart about Martin Luther King, Jr. The following Web sites<br />
may be helpful:<br />
A collection <strong>of</strong> graphic organizers to be used in the unit <br />
Graphic Organizers <br />
2. Ask students what they would like to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr., <strong>and</strong> post their responses under the<br />
―What We Want to Know‖ section <strong>of</strong> the KWL chart.<br />
3. Read a teacher-selected book about Martin Luther King, Jr., <strong>and</strong> follow with a discussion. Have students use a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> graphic organizers to arrange information from the book. Follow with another class discussion<br />
about Martin Luther King, Jr.<br />
4. Add information with students to the KWL chart on ―What We Learned.‖ Be sure to include the following:<br />
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African American minister who worked for the fair treatment <strong>of</strong> all<br />
people.<br />
Martin Luther King, Jr. led peaceful marches <strong>and</strong> gave speeches.<br />
5. Help students research additional information about Martin Luther King, Jr., using resource materials/Web<br />
sites/videos.<br />
6. Complete the ―What We Learned‖ section <strong>of</strong> the KWL chart with students.<br />
7. The following Web site may be helpful:<br />
<br />
8. Have students draw a picture <strong>of</strong> Martin Luther King, Jr., <strong>and</strong> write one important fact about him under the<br />
picture. Save this page to make a Famous Americans booklet.<br />
9. Use the Life in a Box lesson found on the www.primarysourcelearning.org Web site. Many biographies are<br />
included, such as those on Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Cesar Chavez, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks,<br />
Thomas Jefferson, <strong>and</strong> George Washington<br />
http://www.primarysourcelearning.org/tps/step1/workshop/3/m_a/lifeinabox/index.shtml<br />
10. After reading trade books, text books, or other sources about the life <strong>of</strong> Martin Luther King, Jr., students can<br />
create a Bio-Cube about him <strong>and</strong> his significance. Teachers could also use an interactive white board to help<br />
students complete the Bio-Cube as a class. <br />
2010 History <strong>and</strong> Social Science St<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>of</strong> Learning <strong>Enhanced</strong> <strong>Scope</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sequence</strong><br />
<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> 147
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