1. A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. Links to LOC Resources: Black Laws Martin Luther King, Jr. Letter Suffrage Brown vs. Board of Education "I Have a Dream” Speech Ann Louise Kellett – Rock Hill, SC – Spring 2011 Author: David A. Adler A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Summary: This is a progressive book of Martin Luther King, Junior’s life. It starts in his childhood and progresses through the important contributions he made during his lifetime. Objective: Students will examine the important contributions Martin Luther King, Jr. made during his lifetime.

2. What Would You Do? Write a PARAGRAPH telling what you would have done if you were in Martin Luther King Jr.’s shoes at the time. Would you have taken the same stance he took by standing up for his people, but also keeping a positive attitude towards those who hurt him? Explain your answer in 3 to 5 sentences

3. Do You Have a Dream? Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his “I have a dream” speech and read it at the March on Washington. Write a formal letter to a famous person about a dream you have that is of great importance to you. Give two reasons why this dream is important to you and explain why you chose this famous person to read your letter. MLK "I Have a Dream" Speech in writing

4. What Award Would You Be? Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. If you could create any award, what would it be? Give three qualifications you would have to have in order to receive the award. MLK Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech in writing

5. Standards NCSS: –TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of the past and its legacy. South Carolina Standard 3-5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the major developments in South Carolina in the late nineteenth century and the twentieth century. Indicator 3-5.6: Summarize the key events and effects of the civil rights movement in South Carolina, including the desegregation of schools (Briggs v. Elliott) and other public facilities and the acceptance of African Americans’ right to vote. (P, H)

6. References MLK giving his "I Have a Dream" speech MLK at a conference MLK after receiving Nobel Peace Prize MLK Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech in writingMLK Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech in writing MLK "I Have a Dream" Speech in writing