Martin Luther King Jr. Emergent Reader
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Martin Luther King Jr. Emergent Reader" is written for Kindergarten to 1st Grade (Ages 5-7). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
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Martin Luther King Jr. emergent reader for K to 1st grade: an 8-page mini book with one short sight word sentence and a picture on each page. Part of our Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Cut each sheet on the dashed line, put the pages in order and staple. Read it together in a small group, then let children color the pictures and read it to a partner.
What students will practice
- Teaches Kindergarten to 1st grade students who Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was and his message of fairness, peace and equal rights.
- Builds early reading with short, repeated sentences, picture support and reading aloud.
- Made for Kindergarten to 1st grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Martin Luther King Jr. Emergent Reader?
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Cut each sheet on the dashed line, put the pages in order and staple. Read it together in a small group, then let children color the pictures and read it to a partner.
What is the Martin Luther King Jr. Emergent Reader?
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Four sheets with two half pages each make an 8-page mini book: a cover with a Name line, then This is Dr. King, He was a leader, He gave a big speech, He had a dream, He wanted all people to be treated fairly, He taught us we are all equal and We remember him in January.
Can I use the Martin Luther King Jr. Emergent Reader at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 1st Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 1st Grade Martin Luther King Jr. Day resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. There are 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Martin Luther King Jr. Day resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 1st Grade students, roughly ages 5-7. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Martin Luther King Jr. Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 1st Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 1st Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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