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This Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech as a Work of Literature lesson plan also includes:
To appreciate the oratory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, scholars examine the rhetorical devices and influences that make the speech so famous. They examine background information, conduct a close reading of the speech, and identify the rhetorical devices and figurative language King utilizes.
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Concepts
martin luther king jr., i have a dream speech, civil rights, civil rights leaders, black history month, literary analysis, imagery, literary themes, universal themes, social justice, the civil rights movement, rhetorical devices, giving speeches, persuasive speeches, figurative language, supporting evidence
Instructional Ideas
- Assign groups different background information from the NewsHours' Martin Luther King Jr. section and have them report their findings to the class
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies of the Literary Terms handout
- Groups need access to devices with internet
Pros
- Includes a list of detailed activities designed to extend the lesson
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- None