DBQ: MLK's Words

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Introduction Worth Noting

Welcome to our DBQ (Document-Based Question) lesson, "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Power of Words." In this lesson, we will explore the life and impact of a remarkable individual who played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement of the United States. We aim to answer the question:
"How did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. use words and nonviolent actions to make a difference in the civil rights movement, and why is this important?"

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Our Lesson

Our lesson will focus around the book,: "Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." by Doreen Rappaport.

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Click here to see the read aloud

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