Book Talk: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Biography: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther Kind Jr.

Title: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther Kind Jr.                                         

                                                 
Author/illustrator: Doreen Rappaport and Bryan Collier

Publication Date: December 18, 2007

Number of Pages: 40                                                 

Artistic Medium:  Painting: Watercolor, Gouache, oil, and other paints

Artistic Style: Realism

 Age Range: Grades: 1- 5

Plot Summary:

This is a younger reader friendly picture book that traces the life of Martin Luther Kind Jr.. Dr. King was a young boy from Atlanta, Georgia. He later became a pastor, like his father. Follow Martin as he learns the to see everyone as equal, fights for justice and equality, and faces the civil rights movement head on. This book focus on Martin Luther King Jr.'s own "big words" and how he used them in his powerful speeches. 

Content Area: 

14 ) Analyze the modern Civil Rights Movement to determine the social, political, and economic impact on Alabama.

• Focusing on Martin Luther King jr. I would first read this story to my students.
• We would then create a timeline of Dr. King's life.
• What happened first? When did he give his speech full of "big words"?
• This would be a great book to read on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, also.