From Text to Art: Exploring the Civil Rights Dreams of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.

In this lesson, students will determine the main ideas in two informational texts about the work and dreams of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. The culminating activity will require students to show understanding of the information presented and the relationship between the two men's dreams by 1) selecting one of three pieces of art to best represent their civil rights dreams, and 2) writing an opinion piece explaining their choice.

Resource ID#: 40211 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 20 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: main idea, civil rights, Martin Luther King Jr, Abraham Lincoln

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Assessment, Image/Photograph, Text Resource, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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