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Resources for Teaching the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington Textual Connections: I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s classic speech is creatively illustrated by 15 Coretta Scott King Awardwinning artists. Signed statements from the artists explain the emotions they were trying to capture and why and how they used certain colors and tones (all students). March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World by Christine King Farris How did the civil rights activist prepare what would become his most famous address? What was it like to be part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 28, 1963? Dr. King's sister answers these questions, providing background about the organization of the march, a look at key events of the day, and insight into how King crafted the speech (elementary students). The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement by Taylor Branch This brief book draws on Branch’s trilogy of the Civil Rights Movement and focuses on pivotal moments in the movement. The March on Washington is one of the featured moments (secondary students). Websites: Discovery Education Discovery Education will host a virtual field trip on August 27, 2013 that brings together the voices of civil rights activists who changed our world and the experiences of leaders who are spearheading critical issues facing our nation today. Internet Archive Free streaming link to Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech from the March. National Archives PDF of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech from the March. Office of Humanities Baltimore City Public Schools National Education Association The NEA has compiled lesson plans and audio/video resources for teaching about the March. The resources are organized according to grade level. PBS News Hour PBS has compiled lesson plans and resources pages on the March. Teaching Tolerance Teaching Tolerance is hosting a virtual march for students and teachers. Office of Humanities Baltimore City Public Schools