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This lesson uses the nonfiction texts Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport and Martin Luther King Day by Linda Lowery to give students the opportunity to understand the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and why we still honor him today. Using the second book, they will answer who, what, when, where, how, and why questions about the text. Students will create a graphic organizer that uses adjectives to describe Martin Luther King, Jr. and they will use the information gained from reading this text to support their descriptions. For their final assessment, students will write an opinion piece describing Martin Luther King, Jr. and use supporting details from the text. They will use the linking word "because" in their writing and also include opening and closing statements. Teachers also have the option to give students a multiple choice/short answer comprehension test as another way to assess their understanding of the text.

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