What Should be a Part of Your MLK Speech?
- A strong introduction discussing your topic and its connections to Civil Rights/MLK and/or a connection to your particular location
- 2-3 body paragraphs, addressing the focus of your speech, including statistical information as well as specific anecdotes/stories that connect to your topic
- Connections between your topic and MLK’s struggle for equality
Format & Style Tips
- Incorporate quotes and powerful examples
- Use strong language, particularly active and descriptive verbs
- Focus on the musicality of your sentences—you will be reading this speech out loud, so focus on the sound of your sentences in addition to content
- Think especially about an opening the draws the listener in and a striking ending
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