Martin Luther King Jr. Word Scramble

[15 Minutes]

Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech became synonymous with his non-violent fight for civil rights. Honor his memory with this word scramble that uses words that depict his teachings.

You'll need:

• paper • pen • this worksheet • timer

What to do:

1. If possible, print out these directions. Read them through before you begin.
2. Gather everything you’ll need.
3. Fold up the bottom of the printed copy to cover up the answers.

How to play:

1. Unscramble the words below. See who can finish the most words in 10 minutes.
2. Check your sheet with the answers below.

   a) oneenoinciv
   b) ldsaperieh
   c) oytobct
   d) mindioitinrasc
   e) meadr
   f) cetjsui
   g) tisimern
   h) pecae
   i) steprot
   j) calari
   k) lcivi gsrhit
   l) egesigatrno
   m) sheecp
   n) ersgtlug
   o) thirgs

Useful information:

Answers
Nonviolence, leadership, boycott, discrimination, dream, justice, minister, peace, protest, racial, civil rights, segregation, speech, struggle, rights