1. Montgomery Boycott by Coretta Scott King
English II
Mrs. Maranto

2. Vocabulary 1. Boycott 2. Coercion 3. Degrading 4. Militant
5. Perpetuation
6. Tactic

3. Coretta Scott King (1927-2006) • Walk 5 mi. to a 1 room classroom
• Child in AL
• Walk 5 mi. to a 1 room classroom
• Married to MLK
• In 1956, their house was bombed
• In 1968, her husband was assassinated
• Founder of MLK Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
in ATL
• Her book, My Life with MLK Jr, was written shortly after
his death
• This part, Montgomery Boycott, is called a memoir-a
particular memory or section of his life.

4. Memoir
Type of narrative nonfiction where a writer shares his/her personal experiences of a particular time/event
Montgomery Boycott is an example of this.

5. Fact Vs. Opinion 1. Facts-verified using reliable sources
Example: The boycott lasted 381 days and helped end segregation on public buses.
Opinion-personal belief that cannot be
proven
Example: The boycott was most exciting event in Civil Rights Movement.

6. Based on the picture, what can we imply about Rosa Parks’ attitude concerning her actions and subsequent arrest?
Did Rosa Parks intend to change society when she refused to give up her seat? Why did she allowed herself to get arrested?
Photo also on pg. 884

7. Marching in Montgomery boycotting buses
At the Boycott
Marching in Montgomery boycotting buses

8. During the Boycott
How does this photo of MLK at the church in Montgomery reflects his speaking ability? How does the audience look at him?
photo also on pg. 889

9. Why was King able to inspire people to take action and change their society?
Uses ethos -showed an ethical rationale for boycott and his responsibility as leader of the movement
Uses pathos -”roused people to action” without hate and resentment by promoting nonviolence
Use effective communication qualities- articulate and dynamic in tone and delivery