Martin Luther King Jr. KWL Worksheet for Black History Month

The Martin Luther King Jr. KWL Worksheet for Black History Month is an engaging educational resource designed for Elementary School, Kindergarten (K), 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade students in the United States and around the world. This 4-page worksheet encourages children to explore, reflect, and write about the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With the Martin Luther King Jr. KWL Worksheet for Black History Month, students start by writing what they already know in the K section, then list questions they want to answer in the W section, and finally document new discoveries in the L section. The worksheet also includes a creative drawing activity, Draw Your Dream, where students illustrate their own dreams for a better world inspired by Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The Martin Luther King Jr. KWL Worksheet for Black History Month supports social-emotional learning (SEL) by helping students reflect on fairness, kindness, and equality. Students also complete a reflection sentence to express what they learned and how Dr. King’s message impacts them personally. This worksheet is perfect for Elementary School, Kindergarten (K), 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade teachers seeking interactive and meaningful activities for Black History Month. It encourages critical thinking, writing, creativity, and understanding of civil rights. The Martin Luther King Jr. KWL Worksheet for Black History Month can be used in classrooms, homeschool settings, or for independent study.

Usage:

Perfect for classroom lessons, homeschool activities, independent student practice, and Black History Month celebrations.

Activity:

• Complete KWL sections: What I Know, What I Want to Know, What I Learned.
• Draw your dream inspired by Dr. King.
• Reflect with a sentence summarizing your learning.

Tools Needed:

• Pencils, crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Eraser (optional)
• Imagination and creativity

Page Size:

8.5″x11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:

• Begin by filling out the K section with what you already know about Martin Luther King Jr.
• Write questions in the W section about what you want to learn.
• After researching or learning, fill the L section with new facts.
• Draw your own dream for a better world inspired by Dr. King.
• Complete the reflection sentence to express how Dr. King’s message impacts you.