MLK Essay
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Bell ringer:
… in
YOUR LIFE
FSMS
FRANKLIN
KENTUCKY
The U.S.
WORLD
AGENDA:
Introduce MLK Essay Contest
HOMEWORK: “HOW HAS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S
DREAM AFFECTED MY DREAM?” INTRODUCTION ONLY
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
Be the change
you wish to
see in the
world – M.
Gandhi
 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 400-600 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
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 cyberbullying? 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:
Please write your
thesis (the seat for
your stool) then write
the three pieces of
support.
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 Agenda:
 Writing a draft of your MLK essay
 HOMEWORK: draft of your MLK essay
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 Introduction:
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
How has that affected your dream?
 Body paragraph1: What is your dream?
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 Body 2: How would this dream affect your life/school/etc.?
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 Body 3: How would you achieve this dream?
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 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
emilee.duvall@simpson.kyschools.us by
sharing in Skydrive.
 Agenda:
 Submitting MLK essay through Skydrive
 Check and make sure:
 You have approximately 400-600 words
 You have given credit to MLK and his “I Have a Dream
Speech.”
 Hit File, Share, Share with People, then type my email:
emilee.duvall@simpson.kyschools.us
 MAKE SURE BEFORE YOU HIT SUBMIT THAT
THE BOX IS CHECKED SO I CAN EDIT YOUR
PAPER.