NOTE:  Today's "Daily News Article" is a little unusual in that it does not just provide questions on a news story (the commemorations taking place this week), but requires students to use original source material to gain an understanding of why Dr. King's speech was so important.

Before answering the questions, read the speech under "Background" AND watch the speech and check out the "Resources" below.

1.  What did the observations made by MLK's son, Rep. John Lewis and Cory Booker about the state of racial equality in America have in common?

2.  Do you think Dr. King would share this viewpoint?  Why or why not?

3.  "Dr. King was a uniter, not a divider."  Do you agree with this statement?  Explain your answer.

4.  What is the most important thing to remember about Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech?

5.  Toward the end of his speech, Dr. King said: “I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.”  What bible passage was Dr. King quoting?   (Answer found at the bottom of “Resources”)

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