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Mlk Day Jr. Wordsearch Puzzles + Answers

MLK Day word searches for middle and high school, with three 20-word puzzles using terms such as discrimination, emancipation and perseverance, and a solution page for each.
Grades
Grades 6–7, Grades 9–12, Middle School, High School
Pages
6
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Oct 13, 2026

Subject
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Holiday & Seasonal, Martin Luther King Day, Holidays
Topic
martin luther king, martin luther king day
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Word Searches
Preparation
Print ready

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Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this meaningful and engaging word search activity, designed for middle and high school students. This resource promotes vocabulary development while encouraging reflection on Dr. King’s life, achievements, and the Civil Rights Movement. It’s perfect for incorporating into your MLK Day lesson plans or as a stress-free sub plan.

What’s Included:

  • Two Word Search Puzzles featuring 30+ MLK-themed words, including terms like “equality,” “justice,” “dream,” “protest,” and more.

  • Answer Keys to make grading quick and easy.

  • Blank Template to create custom word search puzzles.

Ways of Use:

  • Enrichment activity for MLK Day lessons.

  • Sub plan that’s ready to print and use.

  • Independent or group work for reinforcing key vocabulary.

  • Supplement to discussions or projects on Civil Rights.

Advantages:

  • Promotes understanding of key terms related to Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement.

  • Engages students with a fun, educational activity.

  • Minimal prep required, simply print and go!

  • Suitable for classroom or virtual settings.

This MLK Day Word Search activity is an excellent way to combine learning and reflection, making it a valuable addition to your holiday curriculum.

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