Getting to Know Dr. King

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justice

(JUH-stiss)

noun

When there is justice, things are fair for all people. One way of being fair is taking turns. That is an example of justice in the classroom.

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speeches

(SPEECH-ez)

noun

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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marches

(MARCH-ez)

noun

At a march, many people walk together to show what they believe.

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Learning Objective:

Children will analyze ways to learn about the past while exploring Dr. King’s legacy.

Vocabulary:

justice, speeches, marches

Social Studies Focus:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

CCSS:

RL.1.1 key details; RF.1.2 vowel sounds; W.1.2 writing; W.1.7 participate in research; RI.1.5 text features; RI.1.10 read first-grade texts; SL.1.2 ask and answer questions

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