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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Martin Luther King, Jr.
4 min3rd4th5th6thSocial Studies
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Summary

A parody song honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- his dream of equality and his belief in peaceful protest. A warm profile for a civil-rights or MLK Day lesson.

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Ages 9+

Deals with segregation and injustice -- preview first.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

A parody song honoring Dr.

  1. What was Dr. King's dream for the country?
  2. What does 'nonviolent protest' mean?
  3. How do we honor Dr. King's work today?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: civil rights, equality, nonviolence.

Try it: Finish the sentence: 'I have a dream that...' with your own hope for the world.