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Entering History: Nikki Giovanni and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Grades
6 - 8
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Lesson Plan
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Standard Lesson
Entering History: Nikki Giovanni and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Nikki Giovanni's poem "The Funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr." is paired with Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech, taking students on a quest through time to the Civil Rights movement.
How Big Are <em>Martin's Big Words</em>? Thinking Big about the Future
Grades
3 - 5
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Lesson Plan
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Minilesson
How Big Are Martin's Big Words? Thinking Big about the Future

Inspired by the book Martin's Big Words, students explore information on Dr. King to think about his "big" words, then they write about their own "big" words and dreams.

Reading on the Go
Grades
Grades
5 - 12
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Strategy Guide
Reading on the Go
In this Strategy Guide, learn how to prepare yourself and your students for reading and note-taking in mobile environments.
Going Digital: Using e-Book Readers to Enhance the Reading Experience
Grades
2 - 4
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Lesson Plan
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Standard Lesson
Going Digital: Using e-Book Readers to Enhance the Reading Experience
Students use various tools and features of digital readers to develop vocabulary, support comprehension, respond to text, improve fluency, and enhance the reading experience.

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