Martin Luther King – WORKBOOK on Civil Rights, Equality & Nonviolence | GRADE 5–9

Teach your students about one of the most iconic leaders in the fight for civil rights: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This accessible and engaging workbook for Grades 5–9 explores his life, philosophy of nonviolence, and his world-famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

Students will learn about:

• King’s biography: from preacher to civil rights leader

• segregation and the struggle for equality in the USA

• the philosophy of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience

• rhetorical strategies in the “I Have a Dream” speech

• King’s global legacy and its relevance in today’s world

• comparisons to civil rights principles in Germany and Europe

Included:

• clear, informative reading text

• 6 differentiated worksheets for various skill levels

• extracts from King’s speeches for analysis

• discussion tasks on civil rights and protest movements

• glossary of key vocabulary

• quiz with answer key

• creative project: create a poster about Martin Luther King’s legacy

Use this resource in English Language Arts, History, or Social Studies classes to help students connect the civil rights struggle to today’s issues of justice and equality.