Letter From Birmingham Jail Collaborative Review

Multiple Choice

Who was the intended audience of this letter?

• Newspaper Readers

• President Kennedy

• Civil Rights Leaders

• Community Religious Leaders

Open Ended

What do you know about Martin Luther King, Jr. that gives him authority to speak to this audience?

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According to paragraphs 2-4, what are some reasons MLK, Jr. came to Birmingham?

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In paragraphs 4, Dr. King says, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” What does he mean by this? Do you agree with his statement? Why or why not?

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Give an example from the letter of Step 1 in a nonviolent campaign - Collection of Facts.

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Give an example from the letter of Step 2 in a nonviolent campaign - Negotiation.

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Give an example from the letter of Step 3 in a nonviolent campaign - Self-Purification.

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Give an example from the letter of Step 4 in a nonviolent campaign - Direct Action.

Poll

Have you ever had a personal experience where you have been told to “wait” knowing that the real answer was “never” or “no”.

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Give an example of a "just" law.

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Give an example of a "unjust" law.

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In paragraph 19, MLK, Jr. says “Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.”  What do you think he means by this?

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On p. 4 in paragraph 22, MLK, Jr. says he stands between 2 opposing forces in the African-American community.  What are those 2 forces?

Open Ended

Does MLK's attitude about being labeled an extremist surprise you?  Why or why not?

Word Cloud

Name another "extremist" MLK, Jr. mentions in his letter.

Open Ended

On p. 5, in paragraph 26, MLK, Jr. mentions another source of disappointment.  What is this other source of disappointment and why?

Word Cloud

What is one feeling you experienced as you read this letter?

Open Ended

What, if any, action would you take if you received this letter? Explain.