Need an easy-to-use resource for teaching about MLK Jr. Day in speech therapy? This no-prep activity pack helps students learn about Dr. King while practicing reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. With three different reading levels, you can use this with students across your caseload!
This digital and printable resource combines meaningful content about Dr. King with practical speech and language activities. Each level includes age-appropriate reading passages and activities that work well in real therapy sessions.
Whether you’re doing individual sessions, small groups, or classroom push-ins, these materials adapt easily to fit your needs. Use it throughout January to target multiple goals while teaching important historical content.
This MLK Jr. Day Speech Therapy Close Reading Packet Includes:
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3 leveled reading passages (Grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6)
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Reading comprehension questions for each passage
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“Great Words to Know” leveled vocabulary section with definitions
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Interactive vocabulary word search
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Fill-in-the-blank sentence practice
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Favorite vocabulary word illustration activity
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Vocabulary extension worksheet
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Digital version for virtual sessions
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Print version for in-person therapy
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Answer keys
The differentiated levels mean you can use it with most of your students, from emerging readers to more advanced language learners. It’s truly no-prep – just print and go.
Plus, it’s perfect for mixed groups since you can easily adjust the difficulty level and target multiple goals at once. If you do classroom push-in, you will appreciate how it combines curriculum content with speech and language goals.
This resource helps you target key speech and language skills including reading comprehension, WH questions, vocabulary, context clues, written expression, following directions, and story retell.
The digital version works great for teletherapy, while the print version is perfect for in-person sessions. You can use the activities with individuals or groups, and they’re easy to modify based on your students’ needs
Nicole M. –
Love the multiple reading levels.
Carla Q. –
Great resource for MLK Day!
Mary –
Used this throughout January and it worked perfectly for my caseload. Having three different reading levels meant I could use it with almost all of my students. The passages about Dr. King are age-appropriate and meaningful, and the vocabulary and comprehension activities that go along with them are well structured for therapy sessions.