Spelling Unit 17

Martin Luther King, JR

The links below include video clips about the Civil Rights movement, including the bus boycott and Martin Luther King, Jr. There are also videos showing Martin Luther King, JR giving his speeches. You will probably recognize different parts of several of his speeches. Put your headphones on and enjoy!

http://www.syracuse.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/01/martin_luther_king_jr_speeches.html

http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/martin-luther-king-jr/videos

Keegan was correct!

While discussing our read aloud book, Keegan made a connection to our very own Kansas City Chiefs running back, Jamaal Charles. Keegan told our class that he had learned Jamaal competed in the Special Olympics because he had a learning disability. I was unsure if this was correct, but Keegan was right! Here is the link if you would like to hear Jamaal speak at the Special Olympics opening ceremonies about his experiences. Thank you for teaching us, Keegan!
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25250806/watch-jamaal-charles-gives-rousing-touching-speech-at-special-olympics-touches

Whoop! Whoop!

Your hard work paid off! You have worked together to bring our class average back up to 86%! I am so proud of each of you for giving spelling extra time this week!