Close Reading Practice with MLK

"Letter from a Birmingham Jail," written by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has become a Common Core State Standards exemplar text because of it complexity and craft.  Here is a video of David Coleman, a contributing author to the CCSS, modeling a close reading of the letter.

Kathy Saunders, AHS English teacher, has shared a lesser-known persuasive piece from Dr. King, "The Other America."  It can be used to supplement reading "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," or as an alternative.  The link will take you to a video and transcript.  

Check back every week throughout the month of February for other ideas for incorporating Black History, diversity, and/or cultural awareness in your curriculum.