MLK Essay
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Bell ringer: AGENDA: Introduce MLK Essay Contest HOMEWORK: “HOW HAS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S DREAM AFFECTED MY DREAM?” INTRODUCTION ONLY … in YOUR LIFE FSMS FRANKLIN KENTUCKY The U.S. WORLD
I have a dream… people will act with kindness, Love like it was their last day on earth, and choose to be positive.
A few MORE ideas… Students could have an “anger room” where they could punch a punching bag or scream into a pillow when they’re mad. Random acts of kindness would be more frequent. Video games had a time limit on them so players couldn’t be on them all day.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. What do you know about him and his dream?
I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state, sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.
Analogy Martin Luther King Jr. is a modern day ___(celebrity)___ because __(what have they done?)_______. Ex. Martin Luther King Jr. is a modern day Sarah Mclachlanbecause Martin Luther fought for the rights of African Americans and she fights for animal rights.
MLK Essay Prompt Using Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech as a model, write an argumentative essay about the change you wish to see in your life, community, school, state, country, or world. Must be between words. You can win a $100 savings bond! A $50 savings bond! Winners will be displayed at the Chamber of Commerce Eye Opener March 19th Be the change you wish to see in the world – M. Gandhi
Catchy introduction NO QUESTIONS! Tell a story (about your subject, about MLK, about what the future COULD look like) Famous quote. Just make sure it sums up the idea behind your paper. Find a statistic. How many people are affected by cyber- bullying? How many kids go without socks and shoes in the winter? How many hours are wasted that could be spent volunteering? Dialogue
Last year’s winner
Self-Inventory 1.What’s the ONE thing you would change in the world? 2. What’s an example of this that you’ve seen? 3. What would it take to change it? 4. How does Dr. Martin Luther Kind Jr.’s speech apply to this situation? 5. How has MLK inspired you in this instance?
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Bell ringer: Agenda: Writing a draft of your MLK essay HOMEWORK: draft of your MLK essay THESIS SUPPORTSUPPORT SUPPORTSUPPORT SUPPORTSUPPORT Please write your thesis (the seat for your stool) then write the three pieces of support.
Introduction: Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream How has that affected your dream? Body paragraph1: What is your dream? Detail Body 2: How would this dream affect your life/school/etc.? Detail Body 3: How would you achieve this dream? Detail Conclusion: Tie all of your information together. Remind them of the intro paragraph!
Thursday, February 21, 2013 Bell ringer: Please get out your MLK essay and clear your desk! Agenda: Begin typing MLK essay
Friday, February 22, 2013 Bell ringer: Have your essay out ready to finish typing and submitting to by sharing in Skydrive. Agenda: Submitting MLK essay through Skydrive
Check and make sure: You have approximately words You have given credit to MLK and his “I Have a Dream Speech.” Hit File, Share, Share with People, then type my MAKE SURE BEFORE YOU HIT SUBMIT THAT THE BOX IS CHECKED SO I CAN EDIT YOUR PAPER.