MLK-Lesson+Plan

Title- MLK Cooperative Group Lesson-Dr. King's Dream

Concept/Topic to Teach: Dr. King's Contributions

Standards Addressed: Grade 4- ALCOS 14- identify important people and events of the modern Civil Rights Movement

Specific Objectives: Ss will learn about the life of Martin Luther King, reflect on a section of "I Have A Dream" speech, and make a power point of photos from the March on Washington.

Required Materials: KWL chart, Soc. Studies book, paper, pencil, LCD projector, Computer Lab (Internet access)

Anticipatory Set: Teacher will show a clip from "I Have A Dream Speech". Ask students if they recognize the people and places involved. Complete the K and W on the KWL chart.

Step-by-Step Procedures for teaching the lesson: Assign Groups of 4. Go over K and W from KWL chart. Explain the March on Washington. Tell the students what Dr. King emphasized. Listen to a portion of "I Have A Dream Speech". After listening, ask Ss what word or phrases stood out to them. Ask the students how did the speech make them feel? What obstacles do you think the people at the march had to endure to get there?

Guided Practice/ Monitoring: Explain that we are going to the Computer Lab to create a power point with photos of MLK. In the Computer Lab, the teacher will model how to look for photos and how to download them into a power point. Monitor each group to see that the first photo has been downloaded correctly.

Closure: Fill in the L in the KWL chart. Review the importance of the March on Washington. Check power points for appropriate photographs.

Assessment Based on Objectives: Ss will collect 5 or more photos in a power point at 80% mastery. Each group will also fill in the L in the KWL chart.

Adaptations (for Special Needs): Any special needs students will be paired with a higher education student to work cooperatively.

Extensions (For Advanced Students): Ss will download a clip from the Speech into the power point and create a photo story out of the photos that have been downloaded.

Possible Connections to Other Subjects: This lesson could be connected to Math. Ss could estimate from photos how many people actually attended the March.

Reflection: I tried this during History Class. Most classes enjoyed listening to the Speech itself. Some groups had a little difficulty with the power point section. Downloading the photographs was confusing to some students. I would definitely let them practice downloading a little more before attempting to do it again.