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Entering History: Nikki Giovanni and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Grades
6 - 8
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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.

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