In addition to the annotation resources, the I Have a Dream' Close Reading Kit includes an extension activity to analyze the author's craft (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech. My 'I Have a Dream' Close Reading Kit includes resources for teaching close reading annotation! In the kit you'll find an instructional guide for teachers and annotations for the first 10 paragraphs of Dr. I am always amazed that even after teaching about MLK for over 18 years I am still able to learn something new about him, or to be inspired in some new way by his words. Martin Luther King, Jr., with my students by reading about him, listening to his speeches, and discussing his message. Since I started teaching I have dedicated time in either January or February to honor Dr. 'I Have a Dream' Close Reading Kit, Grades 3+ I wanted to show my students that art can represent one's point of view on a subject, which is why I included an article on the Norman Rockwell painting, The Problem We All Live With.ĭownload the Comparing and Contrasting Firsthand and Secondhand Texts Lesson Plan to use with your students. With the reading strategy lesson, I also wanted to use a variety of texts that included the thoughts and points of view of other individuals who were closely involved with Ruby's transition to the William Frantz Elementary School. After reading portions of Through My Eyes, my students immediately began talking about how the book was more 'real' and 'sad' because of the “personal touches.” Every student agreed that the firsthand account had a more powerful and lasting impact on them. I used this unit with both my 4th and 5th grade students. It was through this text that I finally started to grasp what it must have felt like to be a part of a moment that was so historical, so life-changing, and so frightening. Over the years, I have read many texts with my students about Ruby Bridges, but Through My Eyes was the first book I had read that was written by Ruby Bridges, herself.

My inspiration for a unit focused on comparing firsthand and secondhand accounts came after reading Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges. Ruby Bridges Lesson– Comparing Firsthand & Secondhand Accounts, Grades 4+ In this article, you'll find six free Black History Month printable activities you can download and print for the in-person or virtual classroom. In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to highlight some of my timely printable reading activities that you may want to try with your students.

Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood