Name

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Sequencing steps
Celebrating Dr. King’s Life
Number each set of steps in the order in which they would happen.

____ Finally, she draws a picture to go with her poem.

____ First, Helen reads a book about Martin Luther King Jr.
____ She uses her notes when she writes a poem about Dr. King.
____ Then she makes notes about what she read.

____ Last, they proudly carry their posters as they march.

____ Then they line up and join the parade.
____ Next, they carry the posters to the parade route.
____ First, the class makes posters about Dr. King.

Martin Luther King Jr.

____ They give all the money they make to the King Center.
Cupcakes
____ Then he takes the treats to the school bake sale.
50 ¢
____ Patrick bakes lots of cupcakes.
____ He and his friends work at the bake sale all day.

____ Last, they perform the play for their class.

____ She and her friends practice the play.
____ Then she asks some of her friends to be in the play.
____ Sarah writes a play about Dr. King’s life.

Bonus Box: Imagine that you are going to have a party to honor Dr. King’s birthday. On the back of this
page, write the steps you would take to have the party.

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 Answer Key

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____ Finally, she draws a picture to go with her poem.
1
____ First, Helen reads a book about Martin Luther King Jr.
3
____ She uses her notes when she writes a poem about Dr. King.
2
____ Then she makes notes about what she read.

4
____ Last, they proudly carry their posters as they march.
3
____ Then they line up and join the parade.
2
____ Next, they carry the posters to the parade route.
1
____ First, the class makes posters about Dr. King.

Martin Luther King Jr.

4
____ They give all the money they make to the King Center.
Cupcakes
2
____ Then he takes the treats to the school bake sale. 50 ¢
1
____ Patrick bakes lots of cupcakes.
3
____ He and his friends work at the bake sale all day.

4
____ Last, they perform the play for their class.
3
____ She and her friends practice the play.
2
____ Then she asks some of her friends to be in the play.
1
____ Sarah writes a play about Dr. King’s life.

Bonus Box: Answers will vary.

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