Martin Luther King, Jr.
Champion of Civil Rights
Timely Resources for January
Help your students and teachers prepare for MLK Jr. Day by sharing these resources, available exclusively through your Media Library subscription. I've curated this collection of eBook, video, and other digital media to make it easy for you to support instruction on U.S. Civil Rights. Just login to your school's portal to access them.
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Learn360
Creating a Custom Playlist in Learn360
Check out the video below to see how you can create a playlist, add your personalized introduction and share the playlist with your students and staff:
https://youtu.be/ZJ0CQt_4DnE
MLK Playlist in Learn360
Here's an example of a custom playlist with my own introduction. You can share the playlist link with your teachers as is. Better yet, upload your own introduction!
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Flocabulary: MLK Rap
Powerful Images Set to Music
This Flocab favorite includes portions of King's "I Have a Dream" speech. The Vocab and Create sections will enhance comprehension. For more engagement, set up your Flocabulary classroom and have students try the read-and-respond activities.
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TumbleBooks: King's Courage
Read-Along Historical Adventure
Younger students will enjoy the read-along format of this historical fantasy, and teachers will appreciate the embedded quizzes and standards-aligned lesson plan.
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TumbleCloud: Letter from Birmington Jail
Examine the Primary Source Document
This letter, considered one of the most important texts in the Civil Rights Movement, is the subject of one of EngageNY's ELA Grade 10 Units. Take an inquiry-based approach by having students read and annotate it BEFORE reading any commentary. Their questions become the focus of their research.
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OverDrive: I Have A Dream
Illustrated Classic - Perfect for a SmartBoard Lesson
Pair this reading with the actual video recording from Learn360. Invite students to create a mural depicting key messages from the speech.
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CCC Streaming Media: The Boy King
Full-Length Drama & More
This well-known video depicts how Martin's family influenced his life and guided him in his choices. CCC includes a helpful Teacher's Guide and Knowledge Check for assessments. This is just one of many MLK programs included in CCC Streaming Media.
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