We can a learn a lot about character from Martin Luther King, Jr. His birthday is in January and February is Black History month.. Listen to Kid President’s video on how King taught us that things won’t always be awesome, but your response can be.
Remember, things don’t always have to be they are. We can change them! Kids can change them.
Let’s use a creative form of poetry, Blackout Poetry, to share our own message of hope and perseverance with MLK: An American Leader. For homework, post your poem to this blog.
Additional Resources:
- Try this listening activity. Listen to the I Have A Dream speech while you’re reading text.
- Here is a Martin Luther King, Jr. Internet scavenger hunt. Information is from the official U.S. Government website on Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Watch the video of the book, Martin’s Big Words.
- Watch King Leads March On Washington.
Leader
Separate
Unfair laws
Treated fairly and equally
Put aside their differances
Justice and peace
Who dreamed
Led peaceful marches
Freedom Justice
Come together as one
Inspiring vision of freedom
Who dreamed
led peaceful march
Best qualities
Freedom Justice
Come together as one
Inspiring vision of freedom
leader
treated differently
judged by color of skin
equal right passed
treated fairly and equally
freedom justice
come together as one
A leader
The laws in some places were unfair
He worked to change unfair laws
Equal rights laws were passed
For peace not war
and come together as one
Leader
Will not be judged
Treated fairly and equally
Freedom justice and peace
To mend broken relationships
Come together as one
martin luther king jr. dreamed that one day he can change the world
equal rights
treated fairly and equally
best qualities
vision of freedom
Dreamer
Peaceful marches Treated fair and equally Peace not war Peace is not just a dream Freedom of which King dreamed
leader dreamed of a better world
laws unfair
judged by color of their skin
equal rights
treated fairly and equally
opportunity for all
peace not war
Leader
Different from white people
Worked to change laws
Not judged by skin
Treated fairly and equally
Freedom and Opportunity
Justice and Peace
Dreamer
Different from white people
Will not be judged by color of skin
King’s hard work, equal rights
A day to love to share together
Dreamed
For peace not war
Will not be judged
Treated fairly and equally
Freedom, Justice and Opportunity
Different
Dreamed of a better world
peaceful marches
many speeches
fair and equal
love not hate
American spirit
leader
not judged by skin color
treated fairly and equally
different religions and people come together
peace not war
Leader
Treated Differently
Judged By Color Of Skin
Laws Passed
Treated Fairly And Equally
Peace Not War
Spirit Of Togetherness
leader peaceful marches treated fairly and equally a day of love not hate
Leader
work to change unfair laws
judge
by character
equal right laws
peace not war
come together as one
Livi McCarthy
leader
dreamed
will not be judged
content of their character
treated fairly and equally
not anger
comes together as one
King was a leader,
who worked to change unfair laws.
He said, that little children will not be judged by the color of their skin.
King’s hard work made sure that Americans are treated fairly and equally.
Freedom
Justice for all.
dreamed of a better world
the laws in some places were unfair
not be judged
fairly and equally
a day for to love not hate for peace not war
leader who dreamed
to go to the same schools
judge by character
treat fairly and equally
peace not war