Voices of the Movement

This interpretive writing worksheet invites students to reflect on quotes from influential Civil Rights leaders including Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and John Lewis. Learners interpret each quote’s meaning, connect it to events or themes from the Civil Rights Movement, and write reflective journal responses. The activity enhances students’ understanding of activism, moral leadership, and persuasive language.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Interpretation and Reflection on Quotations

Social Studies – U.S. History: Civil Rights Leaders and Movements

English Language Arts – Writing: Personal and Analytical Responses

Social-Emotional Learning – Empathy and Civic Reflection

This worksheet is part of our Civil Rights Movement collection.