1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday Web quest
Ms. Hines
7th Grade ELA

2. Introduction
The purpose of this web quest is to focus on the change Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made in our society. Through each task, you will focus on the impact he made in his life that affects each of us today. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a very important figure during the Civil Rights Movement. Without his efforts, many of the things we take for granted today would not be possible. Through his speech, " I Have a Dream" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. aimed to inspire each individual to join together to promote integration in our country.

3. Task
Throughout this web quest, you will learn about the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You will learn how his accomplishments have shaped our lives today. By the end of this web quest, you will be able to apply his teachings and beliefs to your lives today and create your own dreams for society and future generations.

4. Process
Task #1: D.R.A.W. Article and Martin Luther King, Jr. Thinking Notes
Task #2: “I Have A Dream” (speech) and Personal Narrative Writing
Task #3: Social and Civil Rights Issues and “I Have A Dream Too”

5. You will be graded on each task.
Evaluation
You will be graded on each task.

6. Conclusion
In conclusion, we have learned what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for. In his speech "I Have a Dream" he talked about some of his goals/dreams for our country during the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. is a great inspiration to many people, and he is one of the most important historical figures at this point in time in our country.
Now we have a better understanding as to why we are out of school on the 3rd Monday of January.

7. Essential Questions
What are some dreams that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had for America?
What are some dreams that you have?

8. ELACC7RI1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELACC7SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.