Words From History: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Analyze the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this second- and third-grade worksheet. To begin, students will read a passage about the civil rights movement and the influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Then, learners must read and analyze a quote from Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Students will answer questions about the meaning, context, importance, and relevance of Dr. King’s words.

This worksheet will encourage students to apply historical context as they analyze quotes. Learners can gain a deeper understanding of the quote’s meaning and significance if they recognize the time, place, and events surrounding it. The reflection questions will also help students to think about how historic events still impact us today.

Keep learning about influential Black figures with People Who Changed the World: Black History.