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1 Non-fiction: Famous African Americans Martin Luther King, Jr. Famous African Americans Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the most important figure in the Civil Rights Movement 1 of the 1950s and 1960s. There is a national holiday in his honor that is celebrated every January. His famous I Have a Dream speech is still talked about today. He is the hero of civil rights in America. King was a Baptist minister. He had an incredible ability 2 to speak and be heard. He was expressive and powerful with his words. He gained the support of thousands of blacks and whites. He became famous throughout the world. In 1964, King won the Nobel Peace Prize for his civil rights work. Ironically, his work for peace resulted in violent reactions. On several occasions, 3 people threw rocks at King. Some even went so far as to bomb his family s house in Montgomery, Alabama. But the worst act of violence ended King s life. He was shot and killed at the age of Civil Rights Movement: the reform movement in the United States aimed at abolishing racial discrimination of African Americans 2 ability: skill or power to do something well 3 occasion: time when something happens 1

2 Questions: Famous African Americans Martin Luther King, Jr. Name: Date: 1. Martin Luther King, Jr., is famous because of his a. work in civil rights. b. being from Montgomery. c. speaking voice. d. father, Martin Luther King, Sr. 2. Which of these answers is NOT an effect of King s work in civil rights? a. King has a national holiday in his honor. b. King became a Baptist minister. c. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in d. King was attacked by people who disagreed with him. 3. Based on the passage, it is most likely that a. King believed that violence was the answer to civil rights. b. everyone loved Martin Luther King, Jr. c. many people would gather to listen to King speak. d. not very many people have heard King s speeches. 4. Read the sentences: He had an incredible ability to speak and be heard. He was expressive and powerful with his words. In this passage, the word expressive means a. shy and quiet b. communicating feelings c. calmly listening d. causing sadness 5. The main idea of this passage is that a. many people disliked Martin Luther King, Jr. b. Martin Luther King, Jr. was important in civil rights. c. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot at the age of 39. d. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister. 2

3 Questions: Famous African Americans Martin Luther King, Jr. 6. When did Martin Luther King, Jr. win the Nobel Peace Prize? 7. Why was Martin Luther King, Jr. shot and killed? 8. The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. There were violent reactions to Martin Luther King, Jr. s work, he talked about peace. a. so b. even though c. before d. because 9. Read the following sentence. Martin Luther King, Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his civil rights work. Answer the questions below based on the information provided in the sentence you just read. One of the questions has already been answered for you. 1. Who? Martin Luther King, Jr. 2. What? 3. When? 4. Why? 3

4 Questions: Famous African Americans Martin Luther King, Jr. 10. Vocabulary Word: support: to agree with or help someone succeed. Use the vocabulary word in a sentence: 4

5 Answers: Famous African Americans Martin Luther King, Jr. Passage Reading Level: Lexile 680 Teacher Guide and Answers Featured Text Structure: Descriptive the writer explains, defines or illustrates a concept or topic Passage Summary: This passage describes the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the important influence he had on the Civil Rights Movement. 1. Martin Luther King, Jr., is famous because of his a. work in civil rights. b. being from Montgomery. c. speaking voice. d. father, Martin Luther King, Sr. 2. Which of these answers is NOT an effect of King s work in civil rights? a. King has a national holiday in his honor. b. King became a Baptist minister. c. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in d. King was attacked by people who disagreed with him. 3. Based on the passage, it is most likely that a. King believed that violence was the answer to civil rights. b. everyone loved Martin Luther King, Jr. c. many people would gather to listen to King speak. d. not very many people have heard King s speeches. 4. Read the sentences: He had an incredible ability to speak and be heard. He was expressive and powerful with his words. In this passage, the word expressive means a. shy and quiet b. communicating feelings c. calmly listening d. causing sadness 5

6 Answers: Famous African Americans Martin Luther King, Jr. 5. The main idea of this passage is that a. many people disliked Martin Luther King, Jr. b. Martin Luther King, Jr. was important in civil rights. c. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot at the age of 39. d. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister. 6. When did Martin Luther King, Jr. win the Nobel Peace Prize? Suggested answer: Martin Luther King, Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize in Why was Martin Luther King, Jr. shot and killed? Suggested answer: King s murder was part of the violent reactions to his work. Some people were opposed to the Civil Rights Movement. Because King was such an important figure in civil rights, he was a target for his opponents. 8. The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. There were violent reactions to Martin Luther King, Jr. s work, he talked about peace. a. so b. even though c. before d. because 9. Read the following sentence. Martin Luther King, Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his civil rights work. Answer the questions below based on the information provided in the sentence you just read. One of the questions has already been answered for you. 1. Who? Martin Luther King, Jr. 2. What? won the Nobel Peace Prize 3. When? in Why? for his civil rights work 6

7 Answers: Famous African Americans Martin Luther King, Jr. 10. Vocabulary Word: support: to agree with, or help someone succeed. Use the vocabulary word in a sentence: answers may vary. 7

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