Less than $5 8th Grade Martin Luther King Day Activities (by price, low to high)

Introduce your students to MLK with these five word puzzles (word search, double word, crossword, maze, word scrambles, posters) with solutions. Individual or group activities to reinforce concepts learned for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" One-Pager Activity: Unlock your students creativity with this free printable inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic quote, "I have a dream." This open-ended one-pager is perfect for note-taking, sketch notes, and coloring, making it a versatile tool for social-emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness.

Students can let their imaginations soar by jotting down their dreams in the clouds, turning this printable into an engaging and interactive bulletin board display. Foster self-expression and positivity with this empowering resource, designed to encourage reflection and inspire dreams in a fun and educational way. Download now for a meaningful addition to your classroom or personal space!

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Use for:

• note-taking or “sketch notes”
• coloring for SEL or mindfulness
• students can write their dreams in the clouds and this can be used as a bulletin board
• Interactive notebooks

Possible “I Have a Dream” sentence starters:

• My dream for myself...
• My dream for my family...
• My dream for my friends...
• My dream for my school...
• My dream for my community...
• My dream for this world...

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Cute Martin Luther King Jr quotes Coloring Pages for Toddler Girls and Boys!

Help your little ones celebrate black history month with this big coloring pages that is perfect for little hands. Easy to color designs help to build fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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In this product, students will look at the 17 questions that relate with facts about Martin Luther King, Jr's life and how he made changes in America for Black Americans. Students will be provided with the correct answer and an incorrect answer for each of the 17 questions in this product. Students can match the question with the correct answer when completing this file folder activity. An answer key is located at the end of the product. This product would be beneficial for students learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. individually, with a partner or in a group.

Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and important vocabulary relating to The Civil Rights Movement!

Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream Write the Room: Use this writing activity in your AVID classroom, Social Studies, ELA, or any content area. Allow students to reflect on Martin Luther King and his dream with this engaging printable write-the-room activity! This activity features 11 unique labels you can display around your room, each representing a letter to spell out "I Have a Dream." These labels come with thought-provoking prompts that encourage students to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. The recording sheet allows students to organize and document responses.

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Directions:
Students will complete the Martin Luther King Jr. prompts around the room and record their responses on the provided recording sheet.

What's Included:

• 11 classroom labels each representing a letter to spell out "I Have a Dream" with prompts that encourage students to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.
• A recording sheet with a chart where students write their responses next to the corresponding letter.

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Martin Luther King Word Scramble: Challenge yourself with a fun and educational activity where you unscramble letters to reveal words related to the impactful life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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A PDF File Includes 11 pages.

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Size: 8.5 x11 In.

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Martin Luther King Word Search: Engage in a brief and educational word search activity focused on key terms associated with the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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A PDF File Includes 15 pages.

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Size: 8.5 x11 In.

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AVID Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech + Dicebrakers Activity: Help your students dig deeper by marking the text of the "I Have a Dream Speech" and build your classroom community with these 5 different Dicebreakers with thought-provoking prompts!

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What's included:

• "I Have a Dream" speech in Google doc with space for marking the text
• 5 different dice with 6 questions on each in color and black and white
• One blank dice for students to write their own prompts

Directions:

• Cut and paste to make a cube.
• Take turns rolling the dice and answering questions with a group.
• If time allows let the conversations flow naturally after each question. Students will love pointing out similarities/differences in perception of the text.

Example Prompts:

• Has King's dream become true in today's America?
• How does Martin Luther King, Jr. appeal to pathos? (emotions)
• What is one question you would ask Dr. King?

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Are you looking for a way to honor and celebrate Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day? Do you want to decorate for Black History Month? Then download this Martin Luther King Bulletin Board Set with Reflection Activities for Black History Month resource! This resource features 20 low-ink posters of quotes by Dr King! This bulletin board also comes with 4 interactive reflection mini-posters to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about non-violent resistance and forgiveness. As a bonus, you will also receive a handout of the quotes along with writing reflection prompts.

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

This resource contains:

• 20 low-ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters
• Title Page
• Brief Biography
• 4 reflection mini-posters
• BONUS List of all quotes with a reflection writing activity

Why this resource?

• All you need to decorate for this holiday
• Interactive bulletin board allows students to reflect on their own feelings
• Reflection prompts allows students to think deeper on the subjects of forgiveness and non-violent resistance

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Explore Martin Luther King coloring pages featuring mandala designs, coupled with inspiring quotes from the iconic civil rights leader, fostering creativity and reflection on his impactful words.

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A PDF File Includes 21 pages.

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Size: 8.5 x11 In.

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Do you want to make learning about Dr Martin Luther King engaging? Do you need a fun activity for students to learn about his life and activism? Then download these Dr Martin Luther King Jr Activities for Black History Month Activity! These individual or team-building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans! This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ This resource includes:

• 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• To learn about Dr King's life
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Celebrate Black History Month with this thoughtful, engaging lesson on overcoming obstacles in Maya Angelou's renowned poem, "Still I Rise."

This lesson plan on Angelou's poem can be used in a variety of ways throughout the school year. For instance, the lesson is the perfect jumpstart for your unit on slavery, Civil Rights, poetry, or Women's Rights in America. It can also be used as a stand-alone lesson to get your students to reflect upon and discuss overcoming their own personal obstacles. Given the theme of the poem, the lesson even acts as a great medium for discussing how to to rise above bullying in a society where bullying is sadly so prevalent. These meticulously laid-out materials and lesson plan will have your students thinking, speaking, reading, and writing all in one class period and interacting deeply with one of the most beautiful and resounding works of American poetry.

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- Precise lesson plan with warm-up, explanation, application, synthesis, and extension activity

- Student packet for guided notes with anticipation guide and comprehension questions

- Notes on Maya Angelou

- Homework assignment

Note that the poem is not included in this resource as it is protected by copyright. However, "Still I Rise" can easily be found online.

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Celebrate Black History Month with this dynamic lesson on pursuing your dreams in Langston Hughes' provocative poem, Harlem (A Dream Deferred).

This differentiated lesson plan on Hughes' poem is the perfect addition to your poetry unit. In this lesson, students will analyze the figurative language within the poem and respond to its powerful theme through independent work, paired activities, and full class discussion. These meticulously laid-out materials will have your students thinking, speaking, reading, drawing, and writing all in one class period and interacting deeply with one of the most breathtaking works of American poetry.

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- Comprehensive lesson plan with warm-up, explanation, application, synthesis, and differentiated extension activities

- Student packet

- Copy of the poem

- Notes on Langston Hughes

- Drawing Activity

- Open Response Question

- Extension Activity for Forging Original Poetry

This lesson plan is Common Core Aligned.

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Celebrate Black History Month with this engaging lesson on Maya Angelou's stunningly poignant poem of injustice, "Caged Bird."

This dynamic lesson plan on Angelou's poem is the perfect addition to your poetry unit. In this lesson, students will analyze the figurative language within the poem and respond to its powerful theme through independent work, paired activities, and full class discussion. The lesson plan even includes a unique way to read the poem as a class that will have your students engaged from the start. The meticulously laid-out materials will prompt your students to think, speak, read, draw, and write all in one class period and interacting deeply with one of the most celebrated works of American poetry.

Product Includes:

- Comprehensive lesson plan with warm-up, explanation, application, and synthesis

- Student packet: copy of the poem, notes on Maya Angelou, chart and drawing activity, open response question

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Also, check out these great resources for your poetry unit by Language Arts Excellence:

⭐ Poetry ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Poetry Unit Anticipation Activity

⭐ "Still I Rise" (Angelou) Lesson Plan & Materials

⭐ Harlem (A Dream Deferred) Lesson Plan & Materials

⭐ Black History Month Poetry {{BUNDLE}}

⭐ Figurative Language Challenge Game

⭐ Sonnet 130 Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

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Engage your students with this creative biography project as they learn about key figures of the Civil Rights Movement! Project includes template for a Funko Pop character, Biographical Information/Research Page, "A Letter to the Past" template, grading rubric, and detailed instructions! Students will pick a famous leader from the Civil Rights Movement, research their life and achievements, and have fun as they use their creative mind!

A great mini-project for Black History Month or the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday!

In this activity, students learn about the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., examine first-hand excerpts from his speeches and writings, and reflect upon the work he did through an essay activity! This activity is perfect for studying more about the MLK Holiday, Black History Month, or a unit on the Civil Rights Movement!

Activity includes:

• General biography and timeline of MLK's life
• Excerpt from "I Have a Dream" with questions
• Excerpt from "Letter from Birmingham Jail" with questions
• Excerpt from "Our God is Marching On" with questions
• Excerpt from "I've Been to the Mountaintop" with questions
• Optional Reflection Essay / Extenstion
• Answer Key for DBQs

This Printable Worksheets is a great way for your little one to learn basic handwriting tracing and writing skills with all different kinds of Letters And Numbers . This is an amazing method to teach kids how they can Write step by step by copying .

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This is an excellent starter worksheet of puzzles, the right choice for a child's first introduction to sudoku, good activity that reinforces logic and problem-solving, this worksheet is perfect for road trips or anytime you need some peace and quiet without resorting to turning on the TV.

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• 25 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG Files )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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