PHASE ONE of the UNIT:
RELATED INTRODUCTORY NON-FICTION ESSAYS by Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING
When Maya became an adult, she worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King and other leaders in the civil rights movement. The essays below written by Dr. King help illustrate the challenges of that time period and help set the scene for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In addition, they are important pieces of our country's history and culture. Furthermore, in a later unit each student will have to select an inspirational person who overcame obstacles to achieve success. Both Dr. King and Dr. Angelou serve as examples of inspirational people.
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