Peaceful Power

This passage focuses on the nonviolent protests of the Civil Rights Movement. It describes the Montgomery Bus Boycott, where Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, and the March on Washington, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. These peaceful demonstrations proved that nonviolent resistance could create real change. Protesters used strategies like boycotts, marches, and songs to fight injustice. The passage emphasizes the power of peaceful action in demanding equality.

Reading about peaceful power enhances vocabulary with words like “boycott,” “resistance,” and “protest.” Students practice comprehension by recognizing how actions led to results. Grammar improves as they analyze persuasive and descriptive sentences. Critical thinking develops as they reflect on the effectiveness of nonviolence. This type of reading also inspires students to consider peaceful solutions in their own lives.