Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Story and Activity Cards

This “Martin Luther King Day Emergent Reader” worksheet is designed to engage young learners in reading and comprehension activities. Children will start by reading a simple story or sentence about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the reading card, where they will gain important information about his life and contributions. After reading, students will use what they have learned to complete the fill-in-the-blank card by filling in the missing word(s). This helps reinforce the story while enhancing vocabulary and comprehension skills. The activities promote critical thinking and are perfect for celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the classroom or at home.

Usage:
Ideal for children aged 5-8, this worksheet is perfect for Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations in schools, homeschooling, or as a fun family activity. It helps kids practice reading, comprehension, and sentence structure.

Activity:

• Read the story about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• Complete the fill-in-the-blank card by writing the missing word(s) based on the story.

Tools Needed:

• Pencil
• Eraser

Page Size:
8.5″x11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:
• Read the sentence or story about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• Review the fill-in-the-blank card and think about what word fits best in the blank spaces.
• Write the correct word(s) in the blank spaces to complete the sentence.