We can a learn a lot about perseverance from Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 16th we observe his birthday and honor all of his accomplishments. 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.
A better world
peaceful marches
hard work
love not hate
together as one
peace is not just a dream
Leader who dreamed
Places were unfair
Not be judged
Fairly and equally
Freedom and justice
Put aside their differences
Leader
treated
differently
unfair laws
led peaceful marches
gave speeches
laws passed
fair
equall
freedom
together as one
Leader who dreams
Better world
I have a dream
Equal rights
Honored
Love not hate
Dream
dreamed
differently
peaceful
fairly and equally
mend broken relationships
peace is not just a dream
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Leader
Places were unfair
I have a dream
Treated fairly and equally
Together as one
Spirit of together
A leader who dreamed
laws were unfair
worked to change
fair and equal
mend broken hearts
nonviolent solutions
a leader who dreamed of fair laws
fairly and epualy
mend broken relationships
freedom
toghether
Americans honor him
places were unfair
he led peacful marches
king’s hard work
an opportunity for all
and join in freedom
a leader who dreamed of fair laws
fairly and equally
mend broken relationships
freedom
together
A leader who dreamed
Laws were unfair
King worked to change unfair laws
Equal rights were passed
Justice
Come together as one
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Places were unfair
Change unfair laws
Hard work An opportunity for all
Demonstrate peace and freedom
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to change unfair laws
marches, speeches
treated equal
love not hate
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dreamed
to change unfair laws
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speeches
treated
equal
love not hate
inspiring
vision
a leader who dreamed of a better world
places were unfair
treated African American people differently
peaceful marches
” I have a dream”
equal rights
laws were passed
love not hate
justice and peace
The story of Martin Luther King Jr
some places were unfair
King worked to change unfair laws
equally
freedom, justice
peace is not just a dream
A better world
American people the same
Change unfair laws
Hard work
Freedom and justice
nonviolent solutions
leader who dreams
places were unfair
peaceful marches
I have a Dream
King’s hard work
treated fairly and equally
freedom,justice
not eager for peace
peace is just not a dream
Honor him
worked to
change unfair laws
peaceful marches
all
fair and equal
together
peace is not just a dream
Leader who dreamed
Better world
Places were unfair
Change unfair laws
Not be judged
Treated fairly and equilly
Love not hate
Peace is not just a dream
leader who dreamed,
african americans go to the same schools,
change unfair laws,
not be judged,
hard work,
freedom, justice, opportunity for all,
share together the best qualities of us
American leader
dreamed
of
a
better
world.
King had a DREAM
Change unfair laws.
African Americans
judged by the COLOR of their skin.
King’s hard work
Fairly
Equally
Celebrate life.
Freedom
jusitice
opportunity for
ALL
no anger
peace not war
all races, religions, classes
spirt of togetherness.
Martin Luther King Jr.
DREAMED.
A Leader
Separate
Unfair Laws
Treated fairly and equally
A day to love not hate
A spirit of togetherness