Martin Luther King Jr.: A Dream for Equality
1. Pre-Reading Questions (Activate Prior Knowledge)
These questions are designed to engage students’ prior knowledge and encourage predictions about the text.
- Who do you think Martin Luther King Jr. was?
- What do you know about the civil rights movement?
- Why do you think equality is important for all people?
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 in the United States. He became a leader in the civil rights movement, which fought for equality for African Americans. King believed in peaceful protests, just like Gandhi. He led many marches and gave powerful speeches to inspire people.
His most famous speech was the “I Have a Dream” speech. In this speech, King talked about his dream of a world where everyone is treated equally, no matter their skin color. He believed in love, justice, and equality for all.
In 1964, King won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in fighting racism and injustice. Sadly, he was assassinated in 1968, but his message of equality lives on today.
Moral: Stand up for what is right, and treat everyone with kindness and respect.
2. True or False Post-Reading Comprehension Check
These questions assess the students’ basic understanding of the text.
- Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1930.
1930 - King believed in peaceful protests, like Gandhi.
- His most famous speech was called “I Have a Dream.”
- King fought only for African Americans’ rights, not for all people.
- Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1968.
3. Character-Based Questions (Short Answer)
These questions focus on the actions, beliefs, and qualities of Martin Luther King Jr.
- Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
- What did Martin Luther King Jr. fight for?
- When did King give his famous “I Have a Dream” speech?
- How did King believe people should protest?
- Why is Martin Luther King Jr. remembered as a great leader?
4. Fill in the Blanks
These questions test comprehension and the ability to infer meaning from the text.
- Martin Luther King Jr. was born in _______
- His most famous speech was the “_______” speech
- King believed in _______ protests, just like _______
- In _______ , he won the Nobel Peace Prize.
- King’s message of _______ lives on today
5. Inference-Based Questions (What, Where, How, Why)
These questions encourage deeper thinking and ask students to infer or explain ideas based on the story.
- What do you think inspired Martin Luther King Jr. to fight for equality?
- Where did Martin Luther King Jr. lead his peaceful protests?
- How did King’s speeches inspire people to work for justice and equality?
- Why do you think King believed that peaceful protests were better than violent actions?
- What lesson can we learn from King’s life and work?