Analyzing MLK's "I Have a Dream" Speech

Obj: I can use questions to complete a says/does analysis of a speech and create an outline for a rhetorical analysis essay.

1. Quiz on Rhetoric

2. Watch video/listen to speech and annotate on own.

3. Partners: SAYS/DOES and QUESTIONS

1. Number your paragraphs!!
2. Watch the video/listen to the speech--mark your text for rhetorical devices.
3. ALSO, try to follow his line of reasoning--what is his thesis or main claim and what are his supporting points of argument.
4. THEN, 1) read through the text again completing a SAYS/DOES analysis of each paragraph. What is the paragraph saying, what is its effect?
5. ALSO, 2) answer the questions on the back of your speech--some of these can be marked in your margins, some will be on your says/does chart. Just make sure you cover them all!

5. OUTLINE an essay

Prompt: What is the purpose of MLK”s famous speech and how does he convey that purpose?

Outline:

--Context

--Message

--Main points/arguments

--Techniques

--Textual examples

H.W.: Write the I HAVE A DREAM rhetorical analysis