"Letter from Birmingham Jail" Comprehension and Vocabulary

"Letter from Birmingham Jail" Comprehension and Vocabulary

Open Ended

Dr. King is disappointed in the Church and its leadership. What else does he feel for the Church, other than disappointment? Does he hate the Church?

POINTS

• Read and understand "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

• Define and understand concept vocabulary and the latin root -plac-

Open Ended

What is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. responding to in this letter?

Open Ended

According to Dr. King, what are the four basic steps that a nonviolent campaign must follow? (see paragraph 6 is you're stuck)

Open Ended

According to Dr. King, what are the two types of laws?

Open Ended

Independent Practice: According to Dr. King, who are the South's real heroes?

POINTS

• Read and understand "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (done!)

• Define and understand concept vocabulary and the latin root -plac-

Concept Vocabulary

• idly

• stagnation

• yearning

• postpone

• complacency

• languished

• All these words are related to inaction (not acting/not doing anything)

Open Ended

Pick two words. How does each word contribute to the idea of inaction?

Latin Root: -plac-

• -plac- = calm, peaceful, pleasing

• a word that includes -plac- is related to these ideas

• for instance, "complacency" suggests a feeling of being relaxed or satisfied with a situation

Open Ended

What other words can you think of with -plac- in them. How do they fit the meaning of -plac-?

Open Ended

Independent Practice: "The child was having a temper tantrum and could not be placated." What do you think "placated" means, based on your understanding of "-plac-"?

POINTS

• Read and understand "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (done!)

• Define and understand concept vocabulary and the latin root -plac- (done!)