Teacher Candidate: Deanna Bates

Date: November 16, 2016

Grade and Topic: 2nd Grade Social Studies

Length of Lesson: 2 hours and

15 minutes

Mentor Teacher: Professor M. Phillips and

Professor B. Murdock

School: University of Memphis

IDT 3600-411

I.

Unit Objective:

This lesson is the fourth part of Unit Three where students learn about notable and
influential people who changed history.
In this particular lesson, students will study one of the most influential leaders in history,
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We are approaching Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s 88th birthday this January, so students
will spend some class time reflecting back on the impact he had on both the history of
Tennessee as well as the United States.
The goal of this lesson is for students to research and reflect on the legacy Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. left on this world, primarily in the state of Tennessee. Students will
explore key events from his life and then create a graphic organizer displaying those
events and lifelong contributions.
II.

Lesson Objective:

III.

Given multiple Internet resources, the student will be able to identify and record at least
six major events regarding the impact and legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had on
Tennessee State History with 80% accuracy.
Standards:

State/District, Common Core Standards:

2nd Grade History:
2.32 Participate in shared research using biographies to interpret the significance of
contributions made by Martin Luther King Jr, recounting or describing key ideas and
details from the texts.
2.35 Select major events from texts to place sequentially on a timeline to show the
sequence and main ideas of events in history.

ISTE Standard:
Creativity and Innovation:

IV.

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative

products and processes using technology.
A) Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes.
B) Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
The use of a graphic organizer allows students to be creative while organizing their
thoughts and ideas.
Research and Information Fluency:
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
A) Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a
variety of sources and media.
B) Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness
to specific tasks.
Materials:

Classroom projector to watch the YouTube videos

YouTube URLs:
1st one (audiobook): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YiyqzW3iLQ
2nd one (MLK in Memphis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=3e6ZLaUZJdo&t=1s
Computers for student access (1 computer for every 2 students)
Access to the Internet for research
Access to Microsoft Word for the outline
Access to Kidspiration to create a graphic organizer
Technology Integration:
Technology will be integrated into this activity by first allowing students to listen and follow along to a
Picture Audiobook about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students will then watch a short video about why
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Memphis, Tennessee. These two videos will be watched using a
classroom projector. After watching these two videos from YouTube, students will go to the computers
to research about Martin Luther King Jr. As students are researching, they will complete an outline on
the computer using Microsoft Word. After they have completed the outline, they will then create a
graphic organizer using the program, Kidspiration. A student sample can be found below on page 12.
V.

Background and Rationale:

Students will display their understanding of key events that occurred in Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr.s life by creating a graphic organizer using a program called Kidspiration.
Academic Language is not addressed in IDT 3600.
This lesson specifically looks at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his effect on Tennessee
History.
This lesson also includes two Tennessee State Standards and two ISTE Standards. Both are
listed above.

This lesson begins with a brief biography regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life before
jumping into why he came to Memphis, TN. I designed the lesson plan this way because
some second grade students may not be as familiar with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as other
students might be. After a brief review/study of who Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was, students
will then research why he came to Memphis, TN.
I am aware that the lesson will be differentiated for students who did not master the
objectives and for those ready for enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in
this course and are not part of this particular lesson.
Following this assignment, students will fully understand the life and legacy of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. After this assignment, we will be taking a field trip to the National Civil
Rights Museum to conclude our study on influential people who changed history.
VI.

Introduction: (12 minutes)

Today we will be concluding Unit Three in our Social Studies Textbook.

In Part 1, we discussed Rosa Parks and her strong efforts to end segregation. In Part 2, we discussed
Harriet Beecher Stowe and how her words and writings changed the world. Last week in Part 3, we
studied Harriet Tubman and her journey to free enslaved people through the Underground Railroad.
Today, we will be concluding our study with another powerful civil rights activist.
This man led non-violent protests and was determined to seek justice and equality for all people
regardless of their skin color. Does anyone know who we might be studying? Yes, today we will be
exploring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Did you all know that MLK came to Memphis, TN to
give one of his speeches. His speech here in Memphis was called Ive Been to the Mountaintop and
we will learn more about it later. Now most people are familiar with the speech he gave in Washington,
D.C. called, I Have a Dream.
Now for a quick activity, we are going to brainstorm some of your dreams. What is your dream
for this world? What is your dream for yourself? Maybe your dream for this world is that all
children could go to school and learn. Maybe your dream for yourself is to become a doctor and
help save people. Well, MLK dreamed of a world where there was peace and equality for all.
With those ideas in mind, lets begin our lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
VII.

Procedures:

Prior to the computer (18 minutes)

Teacher Procedures:

Student Procedures:

1. After the introduction, ask students to

grab their reading textbook and come to
the carpet.
2. Tell the students they will be
reading/listening to a short book about
the life of MLK.
3. Pull up the audiobook online with the
YouTube link above. (This will allow
students to listen to the book for audible

1. Students will grab their reading textbook

and come to the carpet.
2. Open to page 142, A Picture Book of Martin
Luther King Jr. by David A. Adler.
3. This a story about the life of Martin Luther
King Jr.
4. While the audiobook reads the story aloud,
students will follow along with the reader.
5. When the audiobook is over, students can

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learners, as well as follow along in

their own reading textbook for visual
learners).
When the audiobook is finished, ask
students what they learned from the
story about MLKs life. Ask them if
they knew that MLK came to Tennessee
and why he travelled here.
After students ponder and discuss, begin
the 2nd YouTube video that discusses
MLKs purpose on coming to Memphis.
When this quick video is over, explain
to students that they will now research
MLK with a partner using 3 given
websites.
While researching, students will
complete an outline on Microsoft Word,
followed by the creation of a graphic
organizer using Kidspiration.
Assign students a partner and each pair
a computer to work on. (Be sure that
Microsoft Word is open on ALL
computers for students)

6.
7.
8.
9.

close their reading textbook.

During discussion, students will share what
they learned about MLK in the audiobook.
Students will then ponder and converse why
MLK came to Memphis, Tennessee.
After discussing, students will watch a short
video about why MLK made a trip to
Memphis, Tennessee.
After this short video, you will be assigned
a partner to complete the assignment with
and a computer to work on.

PART ONE: At the computer using Microsoft Word and Website Resources (45 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:

Student Procedures:

1. Tell students that this Microsoft Word

document has everything they need to
complete the assignment.
2. Inform students that they will all
complete this assignment together and
that you will be walking them through
each step.
3. When everyone is ready, tell students to
click on Website #1.
4. Allow them to read through the given
information and complete the questions
in the outline for Website #1.
5. When everyone is done with Website
#1, move to Website #2.
6. Repeat this until students have explored
all 3 websites and have completed the
outline.

1. Students will follow the instructions

provided on the Microsoft Word document.
2. Students will begin reading through Website
#1 and answering the questions provided
below.
3. Students will do the same for Website #2
and Website #3.
4. Follow along closely with the teacher and
do not work ahead. This outline is to be
completed together so no one gets left
behind.
5. When everyone is finished with the 3
websites, take a few minutes with your
partner to complete the bubble map about
MLK at the bottom.
6. When the outline is complete, print this

7. When students are finished with the 3

websites, allow them to take a few
minutes to complete the bubble map
about MLK at the bottom.
8. Ask students to print their Microsoft
Word document but keep it with them at
the computer.
9. When everyone has printed their
document, they may close Microsoft
Word and open Kidspiration.

Word Document and keep it with you.

7. When your document has printed, close
Microsoft Word and open Kidspiration for
the next activity.

PART TWO: At the computer using Kidspiration (35 minutes)

Teacher Procedures:
1. Be sure that Kidspiration is open on
all computer screens.
2. Tell students to open the MLK
timeline template.
3. Inform students that the date and
events they gathered from Website #3
will be recorded onto their graphic
organizer.
4. Tell them that there are 7 dates and 7
events, so there should be 7 dates and
7 events on the graphic organizer.
5. For clarity, read over the required
guidelines that must be included in
the graphic organizer.
6. As students are creating the graphic
organizer, walk around and assist
them when needed.
7. When students complete their graphic
organizer, ask them to print their
Kidspiration creation and take their 2
documents to the carpet.
(Note: Students need to print only
one copy per group)

Student Procedures:
1. Be sure that Kidspiration is open on
your computer.
2. Open the MLK timeline template.
3. Using the dates and events from
Website #3, you and your partner will
record and create your graphic
organizer.
4. Carefully read over the requirements
for this graphic organizer. (found on
the Microsoft Word document)
5. When you are finished with your
graphic organizer, double check with
the requirements that you and your
partner didnt miss anything.
6. Print your Kidspiration creation and
take your 2 printed documents to the
carpet. (Word document and
Kidspiration graphic organizer)

After the computer (18 minutes)

Teacher Procedures:
1. Once everyone is back on the carpet,
use the projector to pull up your
sample graphic organizer.
2. Walk through each event with
students to reinforce the events of
MLKs life.
3. Take a few minutes to discuss the
fourth event. (Ive Been to the
Mountaintop speech)
4. Discuss the impact Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. had on the state of Tennessee
and how things were different for
people before he came to Tennessee
and how things changed after his
death.
5. Allow students to share their
opinions and observations from the
graphic organizer.
6. When everyone is done, collect the
Microsoft Word outline document
along with the graphic organizer.

Student Procedures:
1. Review your graphic organizer with the
one shown on the projector screen.
2. Share your learnings and observations
with the class.
3. Participate in the concluding discussion
about MLK.
4. After discussion, turn in your
Microsoft Word outline document
along with your MLK graphic
organizer for grading.

VIII. Closure: (7 minutes)

After all assignments have been collected, allow students to share their final thoughts regarding MLK.
Ask students what they enjoyed about this assignment and what they wish could be different for next
time. For discussion, ask students again why MLK came to Memphis, TN. Today, even 48 years after
his death, what do we remember him for? Explain to students that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted
justice and equality for all people, and that without his significant influence, the state of Tennessee and
history as a whole might have looked much differently. MLK was a normal civilian who changed the
history forever.
Some ways Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has influenced Tennessee History:
o He fought for economic and human equality for all individuals.
o He came to Memphis to support the poorly treated African American sanitation workers.
o He fought for union recognition in his Ive Been to the Mountaintop speech in
Memphis.
o He fought for peace and non-violence in our nation.

o His significant impact on Civil Rights Movement.

o His courage and determination ensured that the voice of the minority mattered.
o The Civil Rights Museum displays the legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left.
***To finish, congratulate students for their great effort and work on this assignment. Remind them that
tomorrow they will be closing Unit 3 by taking a class field trip to the National Civil Rights Museum.
IX.

Assessment Evidence:
Activity Rubric for Martin Luther King Jr. Activity:

Criteria

A Score of 50%:

A Score of 60%:

A Score of 80%:

A Score of 100%:

Outline on
Microsoft
Word

The students did

not complete the
outline.

The students filled

in part of the
outline.

The students filled

in majority of the
outline.

The students filled

in ALL of the
outline.

Creation of
Graphic
Organizer
using
Kidspiration

The students
created a graphic
organizer but
labeled less than
4 events correctly.

The students
created a graphic
organizer and
labeled at least
4 events correctly.

The students
created a graphic
organizer and
labeled at least
6 events correctly.

The students
created a graphic
organizer and
labeled all
7 events correctly.

Creativity,
Following
Directions
for Graphic
Organizer

The students did

not include photos
or color. The
students did
not meet the
requirements given
for this activity.

The students added

a few pictures but
lacks color. The
students met
some of the
requirements given
for this activity.

The students added

the required amount
of pictures and
color. The students
met most of the
requirements given
for this activity.

The students included

more than 4 pictures.
It is very appealing
to the eye. The
students met
ALL of the
requirements given
for this activity.

**A Score of 80% is considered passing/satisfactory. **

X.

Modifications:

I am aware that modifications will be made for students who did not master the objectives and for those
ready for enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in this course and are not part of this
particular lesson.

XI.

STUDENT SAMPLE PAGES 6-8:

***Pages 8-13 are student sample pages***

Pages 9-11: This is the Microsoft Word Document that will already be opened before the students
begin their assignment. They are to fill in the outline with the information they find online.
When they are finished, they will print this Word Document to refer to while they are working on
the graphic organizer.
Page 11: This page contains all the requirements for the graphic organizer that students will be
graded on.
Page 12: This page shows a completed example of the graphic organizer that students will be
creating using the program, Kidspiration.
Page 13: This page contains the answers to the Microsoft Word outline activity students will
complete.

Hello Second Grade Students,

Today we will be studying and researching about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will
learn why he came to Memphis, Tennessee and what effect this influential leader had on
Tennessees history and society.
First, be sure that you are reading this with a partner next to you. You and your partner are going
to research Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. using these THREE websites. You may ONLY use these
THREE websites. All of your information will be found on these three websites so there will be
no need for you to be on other websites.
As you and your partner research the three websites, fill out this outline to help you highlight the
major events of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You and your partner will print and turn this outline
in, so do your best to find all the information. Youre going to do great!
Website #1: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/martin-luther-king-jr/
1. When was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s born?
(year) (
)
2. Where was he born?
(city, state) (
,
)
3. What did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stand for and dedicate his life to?
(
)
4. Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s wife?
(
)
5. In Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his speech,
(
______
) which boosted public support for civil rights.
6. When did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
(
)
7. When and where was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. killed?
(date and name of motel in Memphis, TN)
Date: (
) Motel: (
)
Website #2: http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/places/civil_rights_museum
8. A movement that turned the United States from a completely
(
) society into a mostly (
) one.
9. Life in (
) is nothing like it was before the Civil Rights Movement.
10. In 1991, the (
Museum) opened to the public; today it is one of
the most fascinating places to visit in the state.
11. Kings base philosophy was that of non-(
) protest and resistance.

12. The museum explains that Martin Luther King was in Memphis in 1968 because of a
strike by (
).
13. The Civil Rights Museum used to be The (
) Motel.
Website #3: http://www.softschools.com/timelines/martin_luther_king_jr_timeline/58/
(This website is very important. You will use these seven questions I give you to create your
graphic organizer that displays the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some of these questions
listed below will be repeated ones found above. Just write them again in the blank provided
below). Each event should look like this. (month day, year)
Event #1: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born
(
)
Event #2: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech
(
)
Event #3: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wins the Nobel Peace Prize
(
)
Event #4: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his Ive Been to the Mountaintop speech
(
)
Event #5: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is killed (assassinated) in Memphis, TN
(
)
Event #6: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s birthday is declared a national holiday
(
)
Event #7: The Civil Rights Museum is opened in Memphis, TN
( September 28, 1991
)
(Event #7 is not found on the third website, but it is discussed in the second website and is also
listed in your Social Studies textbook. We will further discuss this event before our field trip to
the National Civil Rights Museum. I am giving you the last event and date. All you must do is
copy this event and date into your graphic organizer!
***Now that the outline is completed, I want you to fill in this bubble map before we create our
graphic organizer on KidSpiration. After researching and exploring the life of Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. think of FIVE words that describe him.
(Think about his character, what he stood for, and how he changed history).
Type one word that describes him in each colored bubble shown below.
I have given you an example if you get stuck! Good-luck!

Leader

Word

Word

Martin
Luther
King
was...

Word

Word

Creation of Graphic Organizer:

Now you and your partner are ready to create your graphic organizer.
Listen and follow along for instructions but here are the main requirements for this activity.
You and your partner will create ONE graphic organizer
You will include the seven events and dates from Website #3
1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born
2. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech
3. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wins the Nobel Peace Prize
4. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his Ive Been to the Mountaintop speech
5. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is killed (assassinated) in Memphis, TN
6. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s birthday is declared a national holiday
7. The Civil Rights Museum is opened in Memphis, TN.
The date will go in the top bubble (rectangle) and then event will go under (circle)
**An example is pictured below,

REQUIRED GRADED PARTS:

7 events (labeled with correct date and event)
Correct title (The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)

 5 clipart images (one of which must be of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
4 color changes in the graphic organizer
**Try your best to be creative! Double check your spelling and grammar before printing.
Dont hesitate to ask for help along the way! Have fun and good-luck!

Below is an example graphic organizer that displays all the required components
for this assignment

Answers to the Outline Activity:

Website #1 Answers:
1) 1929
2) Atlanta, Georgia
3) achieving equality and justice for all Americans of all colors
4) Coretta Scott King
5) I Have a Dream
6) December 10, 1964
7) Date: April 4, 1968 Motel: Lorraine Motel
Website #2 Answers:
8) Segregated; integrated
9) Tennessee
10) National Civil Rights Museum
11) non-violent
12) garbage workers
13) The Lorraine Motel
Website #3 Answers:
Event #1: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born
(January 15, 1929)
Event #2: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech
(August 28, 1963)
Event #3: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wins the Nobel Peace Prize
(December 10, 1964)
Event #4: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his Ive Been to the Mountaintop speech
(April 3, 1968)
Event #5: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is killed (assassinated) in Memphis, TN
(April 4, 1968)
Event #6: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s birthday is declared a national holiday
(November 2, 1986)
Event #7: The Civil Rights Museum is opened in Memphis, TN
(September 28, 1991)