Kevin P. Inge
Objectives
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· Students will analyze and discuss Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
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· Students will create their own "I Have a Dream" speeches.
Duration of Lesson: 2 class periods
Materials
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· Recording of King's "I Have a Dream Speech
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· Video tape of King's I Have a Dream Speech
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· Internet/Microsoft Word
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· Butcher Paper
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· Television/DVD player
Anticipatory Set
Explain to students that they are about to do a thorough study of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream Speech. Ask students what their memories are concerning this speech and what they mean to them.
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· Play the audio version of King's "Dream" speech
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· Teacher records and discusses student responses using butcher paper
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· Students will create their own "I Have a Dream" speeches. Students will write about their own dreams for society. Student who need addition support will be given outlines to follow as they complete this project. These speeches must be eventually typed out on a computer. Students will be required to read their speeches to the class. These speeches will be posted in the classroom or hallway for people to read. Students may also read their speeches at the school's King Day Celebration. Exemplary speeches can be recommended for the school newspaper.
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· Have students complete the ThinkQuest "I Have a Dream Too!" work sheet at http://library.thinkquest.org/10320/starter.htm
Assessment
Students will be assessed for this lesson using a scoring rubric. Students will be made aware of the grading process before we begin the lesson. Students can gain up to 100 points for this lesson. The scoring rubric will read as follows:
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· Up to 40 points for listening to, watching, and classroom discussion concerning King's "I Have A Dream" speech
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· Up to 30 points for creating and typing their own "I Have a Dreams" speeches
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· Up to 30 points for presenting their speeches to the class.
