He was a minister and was an important leader and activist in the civil rights movement. Review the following timeline of martin luther king, jr. King s famous i have dream speech by doing a dramatic reading of it from the book i have a dream by martin luther king and coretta scott king. After his assassination, he was memorialized by martin luther king jr. Ask them to think about their own dreams for the future. The essential writings and speeches of martin luther king, jr. I start by reading aloud a picture book of martin luther king jr.
Create a timeline that includes the lifespan of martin luther king and allows appropriate spacing for the time span and the events that you wish to include. Il will one day live in a nation \vhere they will not be judged by the color. Martin luther kings style and that students should be looking for patterns of these devices as they read in order to more fully comprehend kings message and audience appropriateness. I have a dream the life and times of martin luther king, jr. President ronald reagan signed the holiday into law later in 1983, and it was first observed.
Major events in the civil rights movement pdf file research materials such as encyclopedias, books on dr. More information can be found at civil rights timeline background information pdf file. The honor reflects the the honor reflects the global awareness and support for his commitment to human rights in the united states. One page contains life events of mlk to be cut out. The other page contains a timeline with the years and blanks. Sweet auburn learning years boston and coretta montgomery and the road to civil rights a growing movement albany, georgia bloody birmingham tumult and tragedy 1963 johnson, king, and the civil rights act of 1964 selma taking on chicago.
Martin luther king, jr january math practice printable. The period during which civil rights were at the forefront of american news was tumultuous, often violent, and at once divisive and uniting. January 20, 1986 was the first national celebration of kings birthday as a holiday. Martin luther king jr biography facts, childhood, family. Power point you can find in our tpt store kennedys korner.
Michael king, later known as martin luther king, jr. Readers will learn all about his interesting and inspiring life in this engaging biographical reader that features informational text, vibrant images and a timeline of kings life includes glossary. Choose at least 10 events in martin luther king jr. Kids study a timeline that features the life of martin luther king, jr. Martin luther king, at the time the director of the bus boycott in montgomery, alabama, with rosa parks, jan. He believed that all people should be created equal regardless of the color of their skin. Although he still had to go to college, it is close to a college job, but it does not pay well. Print these worksheets for martin luther king day third monday in january.
Timeline activity is perfect for martin luther king, jr. He joined his father at ebenezer since the copastor unfortunately died. Introduction timeline of events in the life of martin luther king jr. King became a minister in his fathers church, ebenezer baptist church. Kings famous i have dream speech by doing a dramatic reading of it from the book i have a dream by martin luther king and coretta scott king. President donald trumps administration released a new batch of documents about john f.
The campaign for a federal holiday began soon after his assassination in 1968 to give him honor. Nov 03, 2017 president donald trumps administration released a new batch of documents about john f. Martin luther king jr biography timeline facts and. His father changes the boys name, as well as his own, to martin luther king several years later. Because of their efforts and interest in behalf of the congregation and the community, his. He was the youngest person to be awarded the nobel peace prize in 1964. King county, washingtons largest county, is the first county in the nation to be named in honor of the reverend dr. Have them go deeper by making this mobile that conveys their own dreamsfor themselves and their community. Daddy king, alberta williams king, willie christine king, martin luther king, jr. Martin luther king and malcolm x briefly meet in 1964 before going to listen to a senate debate about civil rights in washington.
Died april 4, 1968 19680404 aged 39 memphis, tennessee. Although with his passion and overcoming adversities he delivered one of the most famous speeches of all time. He called for african americans to respond to discrimination peacefully, no matter how much violence was brought on them. King marched in support of sanitation workers that were on strike in memphis, tennessee. To help my students learn more about this great african american leader, i do the following activity with my class.
His lectures and dialogues stirred the concern and sparked the conscience of a generation. The united nations is founded in san francisco, california, and the headquarters are later moved to. In this product you will receive a printable timeline activity. Click on the the core icon below specified worksheets to see connections to the common core standards initiative. Because of their efforts and interest in behalf of the congregation. In january, your students will learn about martin luther king jr. Alberta williams king, assisted her husband in the care of his congregation. He went on to become a great speaker and a famous american leader. Washington the fbi prepared a secret 20page analysis of civil rights leader martin luther king jr. January 15, 1929 april 4, 1968 was an american pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the africanamerican civil rights movement. Secret martin luther king document included in jfk file.
He was best known for improving civil rights by using nonviolent civil disobedience, based on his christian beliefs. Kings philosophy of nonviolence as applied in the civil rights movement led to permanent change in american laws and, more slowly, peoples attitudes. Fbi records show that cointelpro resources targeted groups and individuals that the fbi deemed subversive, including feminist organizations, the communist party usa, antivietnam war organizers, activists of the civil rights movement or black power movement e. A time to break silence the martin luther king, jr. We suggest you use this activity along with the dr. He successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. Download this puzzle and see if you can arrange the events into the correct order. One name is associated with this time more than any other. Create a chronology of important events from the life of martin luther king jr. His leadership was fundamental to that movements success in ending the legal segregation of african americans in the south and other parts of the united states. It has 18 slides filled with facts and photos about the life of dr. Apr 04, 2018 to mark the 50th anniversary of his death, ctvnews. Worksheets include math practice sheets with pictures of m. Some events in the life of martin luther king yummy math.
Download this reading and social studies crosscurricular lesson and activity for a limited time only. Cut and paste to put the events in the correct order. King moves from 501 auburn avenue to 193 boulevard in atlanta. King grew up as the son of a leading minister in atlanta, georgia, the rev. A teachers guide to why we cant wait teachers guide. January 20, 1986 was the first national celebration of king s birthday as a holiday. Zeittafel martin luther king, 19291968 missionarische dienste. Some stickers have extra information or links where you can learn more about the event. His birthday was made a national holiday in the united states in 1986. King is best known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience, inspired by his christian beliefs and the. After his assassination, he was memorialized by martin luther king. Kennedys assassination friday that included a secret fbi analysis that portrayed civil rights leader martin. He was a good student, and went to college to become a preacher. Students find facts and dates from a given website, complete a factgathering sheet, and then transfer their information to a timeline format.
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