Getting to Know Dr. King

Read below to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Think about what you read. Then read each statement below. Decide if the statement tells something Dr. King would or would not agree with and sort them into the correct category. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. He worked very hard in school. After graduating from college, he went to school to become a preacher. Then he married Coretta Scott. Dr. King's first work as a preacher was in Alabama. He wanted to help people understand that all people are important, no matter what color they are. Dr. King gave speeches all around this country. He had a dream that one day all people would be treated equally. He taught people to solve problems peacefully. In 1964, Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1968, Dr. King was shot and killed. We celebrate his birthday every year because he worked hard to make his dream of peace come true. Dr. King would agree with this. Treat every equally. Use good manners. Tell the truth Be helpful to others Study hard in school. Dr. King would not agree with this Solve problems by yelling. Ignore problems. Be nice to certain people Agree when someone is unfair Don't stand up for your beliefs.