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Cranston High School West Library: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Illustration

Vocabulary Words

Pastor: A person in charge of a church.

Gandhi: A peaceful leader that practiced nonviolence.

Nonviolent: Peaceful when disagreeing.

Inspire: To energize or excite.

Equality: The right for everyone to be treated the same.

Justice: Fair treatment.

Discussion Questions

  • Where and when were you born?

  • Share who inspires you?

  • If you could ask Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a question, what would it be? 

Biography

Music video

Martin Luther King Jr. Life History - Video by NUMBEROCK

Assignment

This is the assignment to conclude the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson.

1. Review the Biography and Music Video.

2. In your own words, list 3 facts you learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life today.

3. Email the 3 facts you learned to Mrs. Hawks hhawks@cpsed.net and Mrs. Evje sevje@cpsed.net.