The Power of Peace

In this comparison writing activity, students read about Dr. King and another world leader-such as Mahatma Gandhi or Nelson Mandela-who also worked for justice through peaceful means. Students write a paragraph comparing and contrasting each leader’s beliefs, methods, and challenges. They must analyze similarities and differences and draw a lesson that people today can learn from both leaders. This worksheet strengthens comparison writing, historical understanding, and higher-level reasoning.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Compare and Contrast Writing

Social Studies – Global Civil Rights Leaders

Critical Thinking – Analyzing Methods and Ideas

Civics – Understanding Nonviolent Leadership

This worksheet is part of our Martin Luther King Jr. Day Worksheets collection.