Quotes for Bonus Points
Read this quote and explain what you think it means?
"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is a great burden to carry."
Answer will vary..
It is easier to love than it is to hate
Martin Luther King Jr. was a great leader of the Civil Rights Movement
separating races or people
What is Segregation?
King's most famous speech is called ____. For an extra 100 points explain what it was about.
What is I Have a Dream?
His dream was for all people would one day live together in peace.
Read this quote and explain what you think it means?
"The time is always right to do what is right."
Answer will vary..
It is always good to do the right thing
In 1964, King won a Nobel Peace Prize
What is True
Equality for all citizens/people
What are Civil Rights?
How would you describe his style to fight for justice?
What is Peaceful
Read this quote and explain what you think it means?
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
Answer will vary..
Life should be about helping others
King did not want people to be treated equally
What is False
unfairness; not right
What is injustice?
How would you describe Martin Luther King Jr.? (think of his character traits/personality)
Hard working, Great Leader, Intelligent, Brave
Read this quote and explain what you think it means?
"No person has the right to rain on your dreams."
Answer will vary..
You should always follow your dreams and do not let anyone distract you or tell you that you cannot do something
King was born in California
What is False
A religious leader in a church
What is a Minister?
Why was he in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4th, 1968?
He was with workers on strike because of bad working conditions
If you could write your own quote, what would it be?
OR
What is your favorite MLK quote AND why?
Answer will vary
King was born during a time when whites and blacks were treated equally
What is False?
What is another word for unfair?
What is the opposite of violence?
What is bad, wrong
What is peace
Just like MLK had a Dream, you can have a dream too. Describe what your dream would be AND why is it your dream?
Answer will vary