My Grandfather Was a Hero

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A speech is a talk that a person gives in front of a group of people. Here, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is giving a speech.

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At a march, many people walk together to show what they believe. Here, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. walks in a march.

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Reading Objective:

Children will analyze how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. created positive change in our country and apply that knowledge to discuss and practice kindness.

Common Core Standards:

Discuss a video; Key details; Vocabulary; Nonfiction text features; Read and discuss first-grade texts

My Grandfather Was a Hero

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