Monday, January 27, 2014

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Research

We'll be spending this week with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his famous "I Have a Dream Speech."  We'll be dissecting his speech, looking at his argument, his diction, his presentation skills, and his background.  We begin this investigation with some research into his background to find out what influenced him. How did he become such a great speaker?  What techniques did he utilize to make his arguments?  How can we incorporate our own experiences to find our own voices and to articulate our beliefs most effectively?

The first entry into your notebook for this new semester, titled "Martin Luther King Notes," should have a master list of information that the class shared on Dr. King.  If you don't have this list, get it from a classmate.

Also, remember to bring your Independent Reading Book with you every day; if you don't, you will receive a lunch detention.

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