Help students explore justice, civil rights and powerful writing with this free worksheet bundle. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. responded to urging patient white clergy and explained why action could not be waited. These activities helped students analyze how King used words to inspire change and fight injustice.
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this Letters from Birmingham Prison
The printable version of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is ideal for presenting overhead throughout the class or providing students with their own personal copy. Ask students to circle words they are unfamiliar with, emphasize important sentences, or comment on texts as they read.
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A brief overview
This handout provides your students with the necessary background information to understand what happened when Dr. King wrote. Filled with historical photos and important backgrounds, this is a perfect historical review.
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Understand the problem
These questions are perfect for working independently or as collective activities, becoming the core of Dr. King’s attempt to convey to those who read the letter.
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Analysis of rhetorical strategies
For older students, this activity is an excellent way to introduce (or practice recognizing) rhetorical strategies. From his appeal to spirit, sadness and logos to his use of allegoricals and dictionaries, Dr. King is proficient in his speech.
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Vocabulary Building
Some of these words Letters from Birmingham Prison It’s complicated, and this activity gives students the opportunity to sneak into their vocabulary. By carefully studying the meaning of these words and how they are used in letters, they will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of word choice when writing persuasively.
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