📚 Part 1: Learning About Dr. King

Brief Biography: Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was a civil rights leader who fought for equality and justice for all people. He believed in peaceful protest and gave powerful speeches to help change unfair laws. His famous "I Have a Dream" speech was given in Washington, D.C. in 1963.

1. When was Martin Luther King Jr. born?

1925

1929

1935

1940

2. What did Dr. King believe in when fighting for civil rights?

Violent protests

Peaceful protests

Ignoring problems

Moving to another country

3. Where did Dr. King give his famous "I Have a Dream" speech?

New York City

Atlanta, Georgia

Washington, D.C.

Birmingham, Alabama

4. Check all the words that describe Dr. King's work: (Select all that apply)

Peaceful

Important

Violent

Inspiring

✏️ Part 2: Understanding and Reflection

5. Fill in the blanks:

Dr. King fought for _____________ and _____________ for all people, regardless of their skin color.

6. What does "civil rights" mean? Write your answer in 1-2 sentences.

7. Why do you think Dr. King chose peaceful protests instead of violence? Explain your thinking.

8. My Dream Statement: Dr. King had a dream for a better world. What is your dream to make your school or community better? Write your own "I have a dream" statement.

Start with: "I have a dream that..."