Teacher Workbooks
Social Studies Series
Language Arts Integration
Beginning Level
Martin Luther King Theme, Vol. 1
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Table of Contents
Reading Comprehension
1-10
Alphabetization
11-20
Fill-in-the-Blank
21-35
Word Scramble
36-45
Standards
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provide for the study of Individuals, Groups, and
Institutions
1-10
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provide for the study of People, Places, and
Environment
11-45
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Answer each question that follows in a comp lete
sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Marin Luther King, Jr. was born at high noon January 15, 1929. He was born in
Atlanta, Georgia his family’s home. From mid 1950 until the time of his assassination in
1968, King was a civil rights leader and Baptist minister. He was a non-violent man and
believed that peace could be reached through non-violent means. In 1964, Martin Luther
King received the Nobel Peace Prize for his beliefs and actions toward peaceful civil
rights reform.
1.
Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
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2.
What does the term assassination mean?
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3.
What roles did Martin Luther King hold?
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4.
How was Martin Luther King recognized in his efforts to achieve peace?
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Answer each question that follows in a complete
sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a strong advocate of non-violent social reform. He
held a variety of ideas from various cultures, yet all his ideas revolved around peace and
equality for all. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin was the son of a minister. He was born
in his family’s home on January 15, 1929 as Michael King, and later became Martin
Luther.
1.
What did Martin Luther King believe in? Name at least two answers.
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2.
What word can be substituted for advocate?
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3.
What was Martin’s birth name?
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4.
Would you have liked to have met Martin Luther King? Why or why not?
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Answer each question that follows in a complete
sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in non-violent means of social reform. He
promoted this style of change through his actions and speeches. Martin Luther was the
son and grandson of ministers. He himself, in 1951, earned a Bachelor of Divinity degree
from Crozier Theological Seminary. In 1955, Martin Luther received a Doctoral degree
from Boston University. While in the seminary, King learned of Mohandas Gandhi’s
non-violent philosophy. During a trip to India, King met and spoke with supporters of
Gandhi. As a result of these discussions, King confirmed his conviction toward peaceful
resistance.
1.
What was Martin Luther King’s weapon against injustice?
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2.
Who did King model his actions after?
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3.
What methods did Martin Luther King use to promote social change?
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4.
Would you have liked to have met Martin Luther King? Why or why not?
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Answer each question that follows in a complete
sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. led a bus boycott during his pastoral at a Baptist church in
Montgomery, Alabama. Approximately ninety other individuals, including King, were
arrested for this action. They were charged with obstruction in the operation of a
business. King, along with some other individuals, was found guilty of this charge yet
appealed the decision. The bus boycott continued and King began to gain a reputation
that spread nation wide.
1.
Where did King participate in the bus boycott?
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2.
What happened to King after the boycott?
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3.
What was King and the others charged with?
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4.
If you lived during this time, would you have participated in the bus
boycott? Why or why not?
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Answer each question that follows in a complete
sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The beginning of the Civil Rights movement occurred during the late 1950’s.
After King’s return to Atlanta, Georgia, he continued to arrange numerous, peaceful
protests toward the inequities extended to African-American individuals. Although King
persisted with his philosophy of non-violence, many of these protest ended in some type
of violence and often arrests.
1.
When did the Civil Rights movement start?
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2.
What does the term "inequities" mean?
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3.
What was King’s philosophy on violence?
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4.
Describe a protest from beginning to end.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Answer each question that follows in a complete
sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In 1955, Martin Luther King received his doctorate degree in theology. While in
the city of Montgomery, Alabama, he noticed that African-American ind ividuals had to
ride in the rear of public busses. King knew this was illegal and organized a boycott of
public busses in this city. Any individual, regardless of race or ethnic background who
supported this action refused public transportation. Some of the people who boycotted
were attacked, threatened, and even arrested! It took 382 days of boycotting before the
Supreme Court stated that the segregation occurring in Montgomery, Alabama, was
unconstitutional.
1.
When did Martin Luther King receive his doctorate?
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2.
What city and state did the bus boycott take place in?
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3.
Describe the boycott.
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4.
What would you have done if you lived during this period in history?
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Answer each question that follows in a complete
sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
More than 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963.
They gathered and marched to the Capitol Building to demonstrate their support of newly
passed laws guaranteeing equal civil rights to all American citizens. Dr. Martin Luther
King led this peaceful “March on Washington”. That same day, Dr. King delivered his “I
Have a Dream” speech.
1.
Where did this event take place?
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2.
What does D.C. stand for?
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3.
What was this event eventually called?
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4.
What was the purpose of this event?
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Answer each question that follows in a complete
sentence. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
One of the most effective and thorough civil rights laws ever passed was the Civil
Rights Act of 1964. This law was passed into effect one year following Dr. King’s
famous “I Have a Dream” speech. This new law ensured equality in housing, voting, and
public schools and places. During this same year, Dr. King received the Nobel Peace
Prize for his continued non- violent philosophy and actions.
1.
How is the Civil Rights Act of 1964 described in this paragraph?
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2.
What did this new law guarantee?
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3.
Why did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
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4.
What do you think of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Write a summary of the information in complete
sentences. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On the evening of April 4, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King, a single bullet
assassinated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while in Memphis Tennessee. To this day, the
events revolving around that evening remain controversial. Arrested and charged with
Dr. King’s murder was James Earl Ray.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Write a summary of the information in complete
sentences. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a shock to many people. The Civil
Rights movement did not slow down or even cease upon his death. In fact, the Civil
Rights Movement continued to move forward and continued to grow strong after King’s
death. People of all races remained focused and committed to achieving equality for all.
Codetta Scott King, King’s widow, founded Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center
located in Atlanta, Georgia. Included in this memorial is King’s childhood home and
King’s burial place, Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Write each word from the word box in alphabetical order. Remember to proofread for
correct spelling!
Dr. Martin Luther King
peaceful
demonstration
Nobel Peace Prize
love
equality
minister
Alphabetical Order
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Write each word from the word box in alphabetical order. Remember to proofread for
correct spelling!
Dr. Martin Luther King
March on Washington
orator
minister
civil rights
Montgomery
equality
Alphabetical Order
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Write each word from the word box in alphabetical order. Remember to proofread for
correct spelling!
Dr. Martin Luther King
peaceful
demonstration
boycott
sit in
non violent
I Have a Dream
Alphabetical Order
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Write each word from the word box in alphabetical order. Remember to proofread for
correct spelling!
Dr. Martin Luther King
Alabama
civil rights
equality
boycott
Rosa Parks
minister
Alphabetical Order
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Write each wo rd from the word box in alphabetical order. Remember to proofread for
correct spelling!
Dr. Martin Luther King
boycott
peaceful
minister
speaker
leader
non violent
Alphabetical Order
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Write each word from the word box in alphabetical order. Remember to proofread for
correct spelling!
Dr. Martin Luther King
March on Washington
Nobel Peace Prize
leader
desegregation
civil rights
equality
Alphabetical Order
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Write each word from the word box in alphabetical order. Remember to proofread for
correct spelling!
Dr. Martin Luther King
minister
peace
dream
leadership
resistance
struggle
Alphabetical Order
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Write each word from the word box in alphabetical order. Remember to proofread for
correct spelling!
Dr. Martin Luther King
protest
non-violence
peace
desegregation
boycott
civil rights
Alphabetical Order
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Write each word from the word box in alphabetical order. Remember to proofread for
correct spelling!
Dr. Martin Luther King
demonstrations
March on Washington
boycott
peaceful
leader
speech
Alphabetical Order
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Write each word from the word box in alphabetical order. Remember to proofread for
correct spelling!
Dr. Martin Luther King
equality
non-violent
civil rights
struggle
resistance
peace
Alphabetical Order
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
Luther
civil
non-violence
rights
all
liberties
The civil __________________ movement was moving along
strong in 1968. Martin _______________ King was at the center of
much of this turmoil. He was an individual who believed in
________________________and justice for all. King believed that
____________ individuals were entitled to the same
__________________ and ____________________ rights.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
peaceful
influences
motivating
equality
leader
demonstrations
Martin Luther King was a strong, passionate
_________________ and speaker. He had a charismatic way of
impacting and __________________ others. King believed in
___________________marches and demonstrations to share the idea
and hope of _______________________ among all Americans.
However, many of his peaceful ______________________ ended in
violence due to a variety of __________________ other than his own.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
terrific
liberties
King
struggle
national
peaceful
January 20, 2003, marks the ___________________ holiday
commemorating Dr. Martin Luther ____________________, Jr. Dr.
King spent his life in the ______________ for equality among all
individuals. He was a ___________________ and passionate speaker
who believed in ________________ demonstrations and actions.
King, a minister, was a wonderful orator and had a charismatic
personality that motivated many. King believed in a world where
__________________________ and civil rights were granted equally
among everyone.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
preacher
violated
refused
doctorate
boycott
Supreme
After receiving his _______________, in theology, in
December of 1955, King moved to Montgomery, Alabama. He
moved there to begin a new job as a __________________ in a
Baptist church. In Montgomery, King learned AfricanAmericans had to ride in the rear of public buses. The civil
rights of these individuals were ____________________, and
King knew it. As a result, King organized and led a peaceful
___________________of public buses in this city. All persons
against segregation simply __________________ to ride public
transportation. The boycott, which lasted for 382 days, was
successful, and the _____________________ Court stated that
the segregation law in Alabama was unconstitutional.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
Atlanta
equality
movement
marches
hometown
non-violent
The civil rights ________________ began in the late
1950’s, just around the time Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
returned to __________________, Georgia. Upon his return to
his _________________, King founded the Southern Christian
Leadership Conference. As he became a stronger and stronger
leader, King continued to plan peaceful and
__________________ protests, __________________, and
demonstrations against segregation. King believed in
_________________among all individuals.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
guarantee
speech
non-violent
D.C.
Capitol
assembled
Washington, __________________, was the site where
what became known as the March on Washington took place.
A crowd of approximately 250,000 people
____________________ in Washington. They supported the
passing of new laws that would _________________________
all Americans the same civil rights. The supporters, led by Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., marched to the
_____________________ Building to show their support.
Later that same day, King presented a ___________________
called “I Have a Dream.” This march was
________________________ and one of the largest
demonstrations supporting civil rights ever seen in
Washington.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
Peace
schools
effective
March
equal
all
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed one year
following Dr. Martin Luther King’s _________________ on
Washington. Although some civil rights laws had already been
passed, this law was to be the most ________________ and
thorough. This law protected and guaranteed ______________
Americans __________________ civil rights. This law
protected equality among individuals in voting, all public
places, including __________________, and housing. King
received the Nobel ________________ Prize that same year for
his unending, non-violent attempts at supporting and ultimately
gaining equal civil rights for all.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
donate
civil
rights
youngest
Nobel
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the ____________ person to
have ever received the _________________ Peace Prize. He was 35
years old. The Prize meant that King would __________________
$54,123.00. Upon notification of the prize, King stated that he would
__________________the money to the _________________
_______________________ movement.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
England
not
married
hometown
Boston
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. met Coretta Scott while he
was attending __________________ University. At the time,
Coretta Scott was attending Boston’s New
____________________ Conservatory of Music. King’s
parents wished that Martin would marry a woman from his
____________________ of Atlanta, and therefore did
___________ approve of Coretta. However, they
eventually ____________________ on June 18, 1953 at the
Scott’s home.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
raising
join
civil
Luther
voice
Dr. Martin _____________ King, Jr. married Coretta
Scott on June 18, 1953. Together they had four children. While
______________ the children, Coretta also taught
______________ at the Morris Brown College music
department. Although Coretta focused on the raising of the
children, she did work closely with and would often
_____________ King at many __________________ rights
events.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
pastors
changed
minister
segregated
education
co-pastor
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born into a family of
___________. His grandfather started the lineage of ministers
serving as a __________________ in the Ebenezer Baptist
Church located in Atlanta, Georgia. King's father also served as
pastor here. King served as ___________________ from 1960
until his death. King's birth name was Michael Luther King, Jr.
He later _________________ his name to Martin. As a young
man, Martin attended ____________________ schools. He
graduated from high school at age 15. Martin continued with
his _________________ and ultimately received a doctoral
degree.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
struggle
represented
Rights
Memorial
all
assassination
The Civil _____________ Movement continued to move
forward after Martin Luther King’s ____________________.
All individuals against segregation continued in the
__________________ for equality for ________________. In
1970 Coretta Scott King, King’s widow, founded a memorial in
Atlanta, Georgia, called Martin Luther King Jr.
________________ Center. King’s childhood home and
Ebenezer Baptist Church are _____________________ in the
memorial.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
America
protest
federal
nationally
Atlanta
mile
The first _____________________ recognized Martin
Luther King Day occurred on Monday, January 20, 1986.
Individuals around ______________________ celebrated this
day. Martin Luther King Day is the only __________________
holiday that honors an African-American individual. Many
people attended a ceremony honoring this day at an old railroad
station in __________________, Georgia. Many of these
individuals had also participated in a 50 ___________ march,
in 1965, across the state of Alabama in a show of
____________________ toward discrimination.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
Reagan
January
controversy
anniversary
Monday
birthday
The 1980’s were a time of ___________________
regarding the specific day to celebrate Martin Luther King Day.
Some individuals thought the holiday should be on King’s
_________________, while others thought it should be on the
___________________ of his death. Some individuals did not
want this to be a national holiday at all. President Ronald
______________ declared in 1986 that the third
_______________ in each _________________ be a national
federal holiday. This would be the day Martin Luther King
would be honored.
Social Studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of People, Places, and
Environment.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Read through the following text. Use words from the word box to complete the
paragraph. Remember to proofread for correct spelling! Each word is used only one time.
Word Box
post offices
Monday
closed
equal
honor
nationwide
On the third ___________________ in January,
Americans throughout the country _____________________
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All public places, such as schools,
__________________, and federal agencies are
_____________. Ceremonies take place _______________
commemorating King. Leaders throughout the nation
remind people of Kings struggle and efforts toward an
_________________ world.
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Environment.
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Unscramble and write each word from the word box on the line below. Remember to
proofread for correct spelling!
Word Box
Luther
Capitol
march
equal
rights
speech
1.
laqeu
______________________________
2.
ipCtlao
______________________________
3.
ephesc
_______________________________
4.
tLrhue
_______________________________
5.
rhacm
_______________________________
6.
tihrgs
_______________________________
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Unscramble and write each word from the word box on the line below. Remember to
proofread for correct spelling!
Word Box
protest
rights
desegregation
Monday
holiday
minister
1.
liyahod
________________________
2.
goertdsinegea
________________________
3.
tsiemrni
________________________
4.
tpstore
________________________
5.
girths
________________________
6.
aodyMn
________________________
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Unscramble and write each word from the word box on the line below. Remember to
proofread for correct spelling!
Word Box
non-violent
peace
co-pastor
educate
protest
minister
1.
dtuceae
_____________________________
2.
onn- iveltno
_____________________________
3.
epaec
_____________________________
4.
oc-sparot
_____________________________
5.
nsirtmei
_____________________________
6.
tsptore
_____________________________
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Unscramble and write each word from the word box on the line below. Remember to
proofread for correct spelling!
Word Box
honor
civil rights
equal
Atlanta
boycott
march
1.
ronoh
_______________________
2.
uelaq
_______________________
3.
cmhar
________________________
4.
ivlic gistrh
________________________
5.
ltanAta
_________________________
6.
otcytbo
_________________________
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Unscramble and write each word from the word box on the line below. Remember to
proofread for correct spelling!
Word Box
non-violent
equality
speech
peaceful
march
struggle
1.
nno- itvelon
____________________________
2.
felpaceu
____________________________
3.
glugrtse
____________________________
4.
utiqlyea
____________________________
5.
pceshe
____________________________
6.
cmrha
____________________________
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Unscramble and write each word from the word box on the line below. Remember to
proofread for correct spelling!
Word Box
kiberties
non-violent
King
boycott
Nobel Peace Prize
1.
bireislte
____________________________
2.
nKgi
_____________________________
3.
tyobtoc
_____________________________
4.
ono- livntoe
_____________________________
5.
bleNo ecPae erziP
_____________________________
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Unscramble and write each word from the word box on the line below. Remember to
proofread for correct spelling!
Word Box
boycott
leader
King
peaceful
demonstrate
speech
1.
elerda
_________________________
2.
oybctto
__________________________
3.
msderotntea
___________________________
4.
Kngi
___________________________
5.
elufpace
___________________________
6.
pehecs
____________________________
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Unscramble and write each word from the word box on the line below. Remember to
proofread for correct spelling!
Word Box
equality
minister
Martin
non violent
Washington
march
1.
nno- ivtonle
__________________________
2.
nriMta
__________________________
3.
nismtire
__________________________
4.
rcahm
__________________________
5.
utleyiqa
___________________________
6.
itsgnohaWn
____________________________
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Unscramble and write each word from the word box on the line below. Remember to
proofread for correct spelling!
Word Box
struggle
movement
desegregation
Atlanta
speech
Capitol
1.
egieoendgtsa
_________________________
2.
ehspce
_________________________
3.
tlgruseg
__________________________
4.
tlantAa
__________________________
5.
vtmenome
__________________________
6.
ptCiloa
___________________________
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Name _______________________________
Social Studies – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date __________________________
Directions:
Unscramble and write each word from the word box on the line below. Remember to
proofread for correct spelling!
Word Box
protest
march
speech
equality
boycott
liberties
1.
camhr
__________________________
2.
otspert
__________________________
3.
yotcbot
__________________________
4.
ltebirsie
__________________________
5.
ulyeatqi
__________________________
6.
hpesec
___________________________
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Answers
Page 1
1.
family’s home;
Atlanta, Georgia
2.
killed
3.
Baptist Minister; Civil
Rights leader
4.
recipient of Nobel
Peace Prize in 1964
Page 2
1.
peace; non-violence;
equality for all
2.
supporter
3.
Michael King
4.
Answers will vary.
Page 3
1.
non-violence; peace
2.
father; grandfather;
Gandhi
3.
actions; speeches
4.
Answers will vary.
Page 4
1.
Montgomery,
Alabama
2.
arrested
3.
obstruction to
operate a business
4.
Answers will vary.
Page 5
1.
late 1950’s
2.
inequalities
3.
against violence;
non-violent; peaceful
4.
started peaceful yet
often ended in
violence
Page 6
1.
1955
2.
Montgomery,
Alabama
3.
Individuals that
supported King’s
boycott didn’t ride
public transportation.
4.
Answers will vary.
Page 7
1.
Washington, D.C
2.
District of Columbia
3.
March on
Washington
4.
show support of the
new Civil Rights law
passed guaranteeing
equal rights to all
Americans
Page 8
1.
most effective and
thorough civil rights
law passed
2.
equality in housing,
voting, public schools
and places
3.
non-violent
philosophy and
actions
4.
Answers will vary.
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Answers will vary.
Page 11
1.
demonstration
2.
equality
3.
love
4.
minister
5.
Nobel Peace Prize
6.
peaceful
Page 12
1.
civil rights
2.
equality
3.
March on
Washington
4.
minister
5.
Montgomery
6.
orator
Page 13
1.
boycott
2.
demonstration
3.
I Have A Dream
4.
non-violent
5.
peaceful
6.
sit in
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Page 14
1.
Alabama
2.
boycott
3.
civil rights
4.
equality
5.
minister
6.
Rosa Parks
Page 15
1.
boycott
2.
leader
3.
minister
4.
non-violent
5.
peaceful
6.
speaker
Page 16
1.
civil rights
2.
desegregation
3.
equality
4.
leader
5.
March on
Washington
6.
Nobel Peace Prize
Page 17
1.
dream
2.
leadership
3.
minister
4.
peace
5.
resistance
6.
struggle
Page 18
1.
boycott
2.
civil rights
3.
desegregation
4.
non-violence
5.
peace
6.
protest
Page 19
1.
boycott
2.
demonstration
3.
leader
4.
March on
Washington
5.
peaceful
6.
speech
Page 20
1.
civil rights
2.
equality
3.
non-violent
4.
peace
5.
resistance
6.
struggle
Page 27
1.
March
2.
effective
3.
all
4.
equal
5.
schools
6.
Peace
Page 34
1.
controversy
2.
birthday
3.
anniversary
4.
Reagan
5.
Monday
6.
January
Page 21
1.
rights
2.
Luther
3.
non-violence
4.
all
5.
liberties
6.
civil
Page 28
1.
youngest
2.
Nobel
3.
receive
4.
donate
5.
civil
6.
rights
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1.
Monday
2.
honor
3.
post offices
4.
closed
5.
nationwide
6.
equal
Page 22
1.
leader
2.
motivating
3.
peaceful
4.
equality
5.
demonstration
6.
influences
Page 29
1.
Boston
2.
England
3.
hometown
4.
not
5.
married
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1.
equal
2.
Capitol
3.
speech
4.
Luther
5.
march
6.
rights
Page 23
1.
national
2.
King
3.
struggle
4.
terrific
5.
peaceful
6.
liberties
Page 24
1.
doctorate
2.
preacher
3.
violated
4.
boycott
5.
refused
6.
Supreme
Page 25
1.
movement
2.
Atlanta
3.
hometown
4.
non-violent
5.
marches
6.
equality
Page 26
1.
D.C.
2.
assembled
3.
guarantee
4.
Capitol
5.
speech
6.
non-violent
Page 30
1.
Luther
2.
raising
3.
voice
4.
join
5.
civil
Page 31
1.
ministers
2.
pastor
3.
co-pastor
4.
changed
5.
segregated
6.
education
Page 32
1.
Rights
2.
assassination
3.
struggle
4.
all
5.
Memorial
6.
represented
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1.
nationally
2.
America
3.
federal
4.
Atlanta
5.
mile
6.
protest
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Page 37
1.
holiday
2.
desegregation
3.
minister
4.
protest
5.
rights
6.
Monday
Page 38
1.
educate
2.
non-violent
3.
peace
4.
co-pastor
5.
minister
6.
protest
Page 39
1.
honor
2.
equal
3.
march
4.
civil rights
5.
Atlanta
6.
boycott
Page 40
1.
non-violent
2.
peaceful
3.
struggle
4.
equality
5.
speech
6.
march
Page 41
1.
liberties
2.
King
3.
boycott
4.
non-violent
5.
Nobel Peace Prize
Page 42
1.
leader
2.
boycott
3.
demonstrate
4.
King
5.
peaceful
6.
speech
Page 43
1.
non-violent
2.
Martin
3.
minister
4.
march
5.
equality
6.
Washington
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1.
desegregation
2.
speech
3.
struggle
4.
Atlanta
5.
movement
6.
Capitol
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1.
march
2.
protest
3.
boycott
4.
liberties
5.
equality
6.
speech
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