Video conference opportunity from LACA
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Primary Disciplines Language Arts/English, Literacy, Reading, Social Studies/History, Writing
Secondary Disciplines Writing
Program Description The struggle to change the conditions in America, and to win equal protection under the law for citizens of all races, formed the backdrop of Martin Luther King’s short life. It may be hard to believe that less than 50 years ago, America had separate drinking fountains for whites and blacks and colored balconies in movie theaters. Using the book, Martin’s Big Words , the students will come to an understanding of King’s childhood determination to use “big words” through biographical information and quotations. Using this book as well as other resources on Dr. King, students explore information on King’s “big words” and then will write about their own “big words” and dreams for the future. Program materials will be provided.
1. This program begins with a discussion of Martin’s background as a child that shaped his future determination to overcome the inequality of rights for all.
2. Discussion of how his words were used to overcome the racism and other issues present during his lifetime including the I Have a Dream speech.
3. We view a video of the book Martin’s Big Words pausing to have students to reflect on the words that Dr. King used during his life time.
4. Participants will use the Big Words template to identify their own big words.
5. Students will share their “Big Words” and share their reasons for selecting.
Ohio Academic Content Standards: by the end of Grades 4-7
Informational, Technical and Persuasive Text Standard
C. Identify the central ideas and supporting details of informational text.
D. Use visual aids as sources to gain additional information from text.
A. Use text features and graphics to organize, analyze and draw inferences from content and to gain additional information.
B. Recognize the difference between cause and effect and fact and opinion to analyze
text.
Date/Time Notes This is a special event and will be offered only on the following dates between 8:00 AM EST and 3:30 PM EST:
January 8, 2010
January 11, 2010
January 15, 2010
Due to its popularity, you may be connected with another classroom at the same time (Multi-Point). The program is highly interactive.
Cost: $50.00
Let me know (pwhyte@scoca.org) if you’d like to register for this program…. 