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How do your pupils want to change the world? Find out with this writing prompt, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s well-known speech. The resource provides the prompt and lines for writing.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign this following a study of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech
- Spend some time working with your class on revising these narratives until they come up with a polished final products
- In a middle school setting, social studies and language arts teachers can collaborate with this assignment
- Use this during Black History Month or around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Invite learners to read their narrative out loud to share their dreams with the whole class
Classroom Considerations
- Learners will likely need additional support if they are less experienced with writing and organizing personal narratives
- This is part of a series of resources related to the civil rights movement
Pros
- This could easily be used on its own for a quick writing assignment or as the starting point of a more involved essay or paragraph
Cons
- None