I Have a Dream
1. Comprehension & Analysis
✅ Close Reading Questions (Discussion)
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What was the purpose of Dr. King’s speech?
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How does he use metaphors (e.g., "bad check," "sweltering summer") to
convey his message?
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Why does he reference the Emancipation Proclamation and
the Constitution?
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What does Dr. King mean by "the fierce urgency of now"?
✅ Rhetorical Devices Hunt
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Identify examples of:
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Repetition (e.g., "I have a dream," "Let freedom ring")
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Allusion (Biblical & historical references)
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Imagery (e.g., "from every mountainside, let freedom ring")
I Have a Dream
2. Creative Writing & Expression
✍️ "My Own Dream" Speech
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Students write a 1-2 minute speech about their dream for a better
world (could focus on equality, climate change, education, etc.).
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Use rhetorical devices (repetition, metaphor).
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