Instructional Video

Martin Luther King Jr. | A Crusader For Liberation | Biography

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A powerful 12-minute video biography captures famous and not so well known events in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Life events include marches he led, speeches he gave, and the brutality he faced.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Prepare a viewing guide that lists key terms, events, and ideas in the video
  • Pause the video frequently to check for understanding, answer questions, and permit viewers to take notes
  • Include in a study of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Civil Rights Movement, or during February's Black History Month, or of 
  • Make a list of important events mentioned in the video and have the group research these events in greater detail
Classroom Considerations
  • Play the video in full-screen mode to keep from seeing comments and ads
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The video features a variety of events that happened within Martin Luther King's Jr.'s life
Cons
  • Does not offer support materials
Common Core