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MLK’s Legacy

MLK’s Legacy. Interview with Congressman John Lewis. Literary Analysis. Drawing conclusions – make judgments about what you read Look for the main ideas Determine the credibility of the source Come up with your own ideas about the topic

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MLK’s Legacy

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  1. MLK’s Legacy Interview with Congressman John Lewis

  2. Literary Analysis • Drawing conclusions – make judgments about what you read • Look for the main ideas • Determine the credibility of the source • Come up with your own ideas about the topic • Primary Sources- first hand accounts that have not been edited • Synthesizing – evaluating information from different sources

  3. Historical Context • Until the late 1950’s, schools and other public places in many Southern states were segregated • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. organized a series of non-violent protests • Civil Rights Movement resulted

  4. The Selection • In this National Public Radio (NPR) interview, Congressman John Lewis talks about how Martin Luther King’s actions inspired him to get involved in the Civil Rights Movement

  5. Vocabulary • Compassionate – sympathetic; willing to help • Discrimination – prejudiced; unfair treatment • Undisputed – without doubt

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