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Heroes come in all shapes, sizes, genders, colors and places. In this issue focused on the theme of heroes and freedom, young historians will meet Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through an engaging board game that teaches about his remarkable life – including events that moved him forward on his path, setbacks that tested his resolve and decisions that defined his commitment to peaceful but relentless protest for equality and justice. Board game squares illustrate his journey from childhood to Nobel Peace Prize. This issue will help students understand civic virtue and responsibility – and learn the history behind this national holiday.
In this issue students will:
- Read expository text about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., and events in history
- Compare and contrast a hero in today’s news to Dr. King
- Write about a favorite leader
- Use the newspaper to locate freedom vocabulary
- Write prose or poetry with a freedom theme
- Analyze newspaper articles from a reporter’s point of view
5 page PDF
