He focuses on how the use of metaphor, rhythm, intensity and pauses helped the speech to inspire action in people.This interactive timeline looks at whether Martin Luther King achieved his life's dream. She remembers how the crowd began to respond to the speaker and how as he brought his speech to its climax the crowds began to shout and cheer - herself included.The memory of Dr Martin Luther King's speech - 'I have a dream' - has stayed with her across the years...an inspiration to carry on striving for justice and freedom for everyone.Some questions to consolidate recall and promote reflection There are over 730 streets in the United States named after Martin Luther King, Jr. Interesting Facts about Martin Luther King, Jr. King was the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. The key dates, events and people who influenced his life are explored through an extensive archive of video and audio clips, accounts and articles.A collection of films and guides to use with your class to explore the key figures during the Civil Rights Movement. At the Atlanta premier of the movie Gone with the Wind, Martin sang with his church choir. Trevor Nelson, Nile Rodgers and Neneh Cherry will present special shows when the station interrupts its normal schedule to mark the famous speech given by the Radio 2 will celebrate the “incredible contribution that black artists have made to the world of music and culture by playing 24 hours of some of the greatest music ever made by black artists from the 1950s to the present day.”From OJ Borg’s programme at midnight on Friday 28 August to the end of Toni Braxton’s Sounds of the 90s 24 hours later, the playlist will feature black artists exclusively.Listeners will hear hits from music stars including Aretha Franklin, Prince, John Legend, Sade, Bob Marley, Joan Armatrading, Whitney Houston, Soul II Soul, Alicia Keys, Lizzo and Stevie Wonder.Radio 2 announced the commitment as the BBC faces a backlash from BAME staff and presenters after the N-word was used on air in a news report.Director-General Lord Hall said it had been a mistake to use the word, even though it had been aired with the approval of the family of the victim of an alleged racist hit-and-run incident.Trevor Nelson, who kicks off I Have A Dream Day with a special edition of his Rhythm Nation show, said: “Martin Luther King’s I Have A Dream speech has resonated with me since I was a child and is still relevant today.”“I think it’s fantastic that Radio 2 are celebrating its anniversary by playing some of the greatest music by black artists.”Jeff Smith, Head of Music at Radio 2, promised an “epic day-long playlist.”He said: “Black artists are, and always have been, pivotal to the development of popular music and the music we play on Radio 2.”The Jeremy Vine Show will “explore issues around race with guests and archive”.Clive Myrie presents an oral history of the events leading up to, surrounding and following Martin Luther King’s assassination in 1968.In his famous speech to an audience of 250,000 at the Lincoln Memorial for the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, King called for civil and economic rights for all and an end to racism in America.All rights reserved. Terms and conditions apply. Browse through all our Martin Luther King resources for KS2 students.
This brilliant Martin Luther King resource contains three differentiated comprehension activities. Martin Luther King – Reading comprehension exercise for KS2 | Teachwire Teaching Resource.
He was a leading figure in the civil rights movement, who had a defining influence on the recent history of the United States.His 'I have a dream' speech was delivered on 28 August 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC to a crowd of about 250,000 people. This assembly is especially appropriate for Martin Luther King Day (third Sunday of January to coincide with his birthday, 15/01/1929) and Black History Month. The included slides and printable resources include numerous challenging questions for children, teacher's notes, and a range of other resources to help you and your class closely examine the structure and delivery of 'I Have a Dream' and discuss its meanings. Martin Luther King – Reading comprehension exercise for KS2 | Teachwire Teaching Resource ... KS2 Key Stage 2 KS2 Adobe Reader.