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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.
ReadAcrossAmerica
Grades
K - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
Read Across America Day: Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers

Bring the celebration of reading and literacy into your classroom, library, school, and home all year long.

Grades
K - 8
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Let's Go On A Poetry Walk!

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you're surrounded by brilliant shades of green! Observe and collect sensory images from nature and use the sights, sounds, smells, and textures to create original nature poetry.

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