Whittier's Book of the Month for January

Martin's Big Words

Written by  

Doreen Rappaport

 

Illustrated by 

Bryan Collier

  Martin Luther King, Jr.

      

Martin Luther King, Jr.  Biographical Information

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Black History month

Happy Birthday MLK

 

Just in time to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday -- activities across the grades for learning about the life of the famous civil rights leader!

A huge list of links and questions about Martin Luther King's life.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Extensive links included here.

Martin Luther King Books

Martin Luther King Books 2

 

 

 

 

 


Student Activities 

(Includes TCR Connections and Lightspan)

See your Computer Lab Facilitator for the username and password.

Martin Luther King isn't enough. What should Americans know about the civil rights movement?

 

What words moved and continue to move the United States toward a national belief in civil rights?

 

Is it better to fight injustice, or simply try to survive?

 

A Father's Dream

A Son Remembers Martin Luther King, Jr.

My Dad is a Hero

 

What Did Martin Luther King, Jr., Do?

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. King's Important Work

Martin Luther King Remembered

 

I have a dream

A STORY FROM THE CHILDHOOD OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Dreamer

Martin Luther King Jr. Had a Dream

Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

 

Lightspan Activities on Martin Luther King

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Lesson Plans and Ideas

Martin Luther King Student Writing Activity

 

Martin Luther King

Lessons and Links

Teacher Guide with Classroom Activities 

Word Search

Big Quotes, Big Meanings Activity

CyberLesson Plan  

Freedom

Questions for Students to Answer

 

Martin Luther King Activities

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Activity Ideas

 

Misc. Holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Theme PreK-3

Many Unique Activities --esp. see the activity with brown and white eggs; Music: Includes words and tunes for  MLK Songs for K-3 Students; Art Activities and Bulletin board Ideas

 

Book Reviews and Synopsis

Barnes and Noble

American Library Association Booklist Magazine

Hall Biographies

R Bookshop (Amazon.com)

Books That Promote Peace and Nonviolence

 

Author Web Links

Author Bibliography

Doreen Rappaport Learning Guide

 

Illustrator Web Links

Illustrator Information 1

Illustrator Information 2

Bryan Collier Virtual Gallery

 

Character Education: Courage

Courage

Activity

 

Activity for Primary

Activity for Upper Elementary

 

Courage Projects

 

Definition of Courage

  • Doing the Right Thing Even When Others Do Not

  • Facing Your Fears

  • Accepting New Challenges

"Courage is being scared to death — and saddling up anyway."
— John Wayne, late 20th-century actor