Bring history to life with this mini-unit BUNDLE for Frances E. Ruffin’s Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington. Perfect for whole-class study, small groups, literature circles, or independent reading, this bundle combines background knowledge, vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking activities into one complete unit.

Why Teachers Love It

• Everything you need for teaching this important text in one convenient bundle
• Builds reading comprehension, vocabulary, context clues, and speaking skills
• Perfect for literacy centers, guided reading, or full-class instruction
• Includes Answer Keys for easy teacher use
• Flexible—use as a full unit or pull activities as needed

What’s Inside

• The Jim Crow Laws – Informational Text Article & Questions: 2 pages + Answer Key
• Glossary, Vocabulary List: 20 allusions & terms, 14 vocab words, defined
• Context Clues Activity: focusing on how words are used in context + Answer Key
• Reading Comprehension Questions: 17 comprehension questions with Answer Key
• Author’s Purpose Activity: 1-page activity exploring the author's purpose in the book + Answer Key
• Final Quiz: 6-question quiz + Answer Keys
• Storytelling Speaking Activity: Sharing a Narrative: students write and share about a time they were treated unfairly; perfect as a culminating activity

Why It Works

This bundle integrates background context, vocabulary development, close reading, and student voice into one cohesive unit. Students not only gain a deeper understanding of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, but they also practice essential ELA skills while reading Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington.