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Learning about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is important to our American history. He was a good man. He was kind.
When Dr. King was a little boy, Black people could not eat with White people in restaurants.
It probably made Dr. King feel sad.
Black people could not drink from the same water fountains as White people.
It probably made Dr. King feel frustrated.
Black people could not sit with White people on the bus.
It probably made Dr. King feel angry.
Black children could not swim in the same pools as White children.
It probably made Dr. King feel lonely.
When he grew up, Dr. King made a choice.
He chose to help Black people in America. Helping people is kind.
Black people were treated badly in America.
But Dr. King believed all people deserve love and respect. Showing people love and respect is kind.
Dr. King told the truth, even though it was not popular. The truth is that all people were created equal, or the same. Telling the truth is kind.
Black people could do less things than White people in America. They had less rights.
But Dr. King believed all people need the same rights. He helped Black people get the rights they needed. Helping is kind.
Dr. King changed the world using his words, not using violence. He taught people how to use their words peacefully instead of fighting violently. He used his words to write letters and give speeches. His most famous speech was the “I have a dream…” speech.
Now, Black people and White people can eat together at restaurants. This is a good change!
Now, Black people and White people can sit together on buses and trains. This is a good change!
Now Black people and White people can drink from the same water fountains. This is a good change!
Now, Black children and White children can swim together. This is a good change!
Today, Black people and White people have the same rights. This is a good change.
Dr. King’s dream for same rights came true.
Dr. King is not here anymore. Now it is our job to keep making good changes.
Identifying Kind vs. Mean Actions
Was Dr. King kind or mean ?
“Judge a man not by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character…”
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Draw or write how you can be kind like Dr. King.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Identifying More, Less, and Same/Equal Quantitative Concepts in Pictures
When Dr. King was young, White people had more rights than Black people. They could do more things than Black people. That was not fair.
This jar has more jelly beans.
When Dr. King was young, Black people had less rights than White people. Black people couldn’t do as much as White people could. That was not fair.
This jar has less jelly beans.
Now, Black people and White people have the same, or equal, rights.
These jars have the same number of jelly beans. The number of jelly beans in each jar is equal.
Circle the jars that show an equal or the same number of jelly beans.
Circle the jars that show an equal or the same number of jelly beans.
For additional practice identifying “more, less, and equal/same” concepts, check out this Boom Deck (link will expire 1/26/23 - you can email me at laura.obuchowski@fwisd.org for a new link).
Listen to the “I Have a Dream” Speech + Take Turns Sharing a Good Idea
Dr. King shared his good ideas to help people in his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Share a good idea with your group/class.
Kid President: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Writing/Drawing Prompt: Kid President talked about how Dr. King believed love is the most important thing. Write or draw about someone you love.