"I Have a Dream" Premium Lesson Plan 1
[Teaching Objectives]
1. Savor the expression effect of rhetorical techniques such as metaphor and parallelism used in this article.
2. Understand the writing characteristics of this article: sincere feelings, rigorous structure, beautiful diction, and magnificent momentum, and learn to write speeches.
3. Understand the peaceful struggle advocated by Martin Luther King in the article.
4. Feel the author’s passion and great dedication for racial equality.
[Key and difficult points in teaching]
1. Savor the expression effect of rhetorical techniques such as metaphor and parallelism used in this article.
2. Understand the writing characteristics of this article: sincere feelings, rigorous structure, beautiful diction, and magnificent momentum, and learn to write speeches.
[Preparation before class]
Before teaching, guide students to consult relevant materials, understand the author and the history and current situation of African Americans, and deepen their understanding of the text content.
[Teaching Process]
1. Introduction of new lessons
1. Students introduce the author and the history and current situation of African Americans.
2. The teacher plays the audio clips of the courseware "Martin Luther King, Jr." and "I Have a Dream" in the classroom.
2. Overall Perception
1. The teacher reads the text and the students think: How to divide the speech ideas of this article?
After discussion, it is clear: the entire speech can be divided into into three parts. The first part (1-6) points out the demands of this march and the reasonableness of the demands. The second part (7-16) describes the struggle strategies used to achieve its demands. The third part (17-32) expresses the ideal that the author persistently pursues and his determination and belief in realizing the ideal. The first part is the reason for the parade and the basis of the speech; the second part is the strategy and goal of the event, and the development of the speech; the third part is the ideal in the author's mind, and is also the climax and ending of the speech.
2. What are the characteristics of the speech "I Have a Dream"?
After the discussion, it was clear: In order to pursue your ideal, you can make thousands of efforts. The spirit of unwavering faith and determination constitutes the soul of the speech "I Have a Dream". Full of emotion is the main thread of this speech. The speaker started from the expectation of "ending the long night of racial slavery" to the disappointment that one hundred years later, black people are still "exiles in their own land", to the righteousness of fulfilling the promise, to "I Dreaming of "a bright future"; combining dreams, new songs and hymns, it expresses the speaker's grief, anger and enthusiasm. This emotion echoes in the minds of the audience. The clear principles of struggle, the presentation of vital interests, and the prospect of a bright future all make the audience's emotions infected and sublimated.
3. Specific Study
1. The opening of the speech clarifies the great significance of "signing the Emancipation Proclamation". What is the purpose of the author writing this?
To be clear: The Emancipation Proclamation had a huge impact on American history. It can also be said that it was a code that protected the rights of black slaves. The author spoke highly of the great significance of the declaration, saying that it "is like the light of a beacon, bringing hope to millions of black slaves who were suffering in the fire of injustice that destroyed their lives." In this way, the author first fought for the black slaves The civil rights movement established a strong legal foundation that stated that slaves in the United States should and must have equal rights since the Declaration. This puts the U.S. government in an extremely disadvantageous position and clears public opinion obstacles for future struggles.
Judging from the content, after clarifying the meaning of the declaration, the author made a sharp turn and revealed to people the disappointing reality of the United States a hundred years later, "Black people still live in poverty in a sea of ??affluence. On the isolated island, still shrinking in the corner of American society, are the exiles in their homeland. "This tragic situation of black people forms a huge contrast with the glory of the declaration in the first paragraph. In contrast, the article will naturally produce a very strange feeling." The strong satirical effect enhances the combat effectiveness of the enemy and the appeal of the content.
2. Can we see Martin Luther King’s struggle strategy from the second part of his speech?
Clearly: Yes. The second part is divided into three levels: The first level (paragraphs 7 to 8) proposes the principles of struggle and attitudes towards white people. The principle of struggle is not to use violence. This is consistent with Martin Luther King’s consistent position. We should not be completely distrustful of white people, because the fate of ordinary white people is closely related to the freedom of black people. The second level (paragraphs 9 to 14) points out the goal of the struggle: black people gain freedom and fight for the right to justice. Parallel sentences are used at this level, which makes the passion of the article pour out like a waterfall, expressing the strong desire of black people to fight for civil rights, equality, and freedom. The third level (paragraphs 15 to 16) points out firm belief. The struggle is long-term and cannot be solved by this demonstration. The situation of black people may not be fundamentally changed for the time being, but as long as we persist with unchanging faith and enthusiasm, our wishes for justice will eventually be realized.
In short, Martin Luther King’s struggle strategy includes five dimensions: principle – not to use violence, because violence can easily cause greater emotional harm; attitude – unite the majority of white people, and thus can gain more recognition and support; goal - black people must gain freedom, and the goal to be achieved is unambiguous; belief - only long-term struggle can succeed, and victory will always be achieved; passion - contains a rational orientation, because the struggle only has Passion without reason often fails.
3. How does this article use parallelism in a speech? What are the effects of using such parallelism in a speech?
Clarity: Paragraph 2: "Today, a hundred years later? 1 Today, a hundred years later? Today, a hundred years later?" It expresses the tragic situation of black people in the past hundred years. The use of parallelism sentence structure strengthens the misery of black people's situation, low status and poverty from multiple aspects and angles, leaving a very deep impression on the audience. Paragraph 5: "Now is from? Now is to? Now is for?" What the author wants to express is: Now is the best moment for the US government to "fulfill its promise." The use of parallelism sanctifies the purpose of this demonstration, which is from "desolation" to "sunshine"; it changes "quicksand" to "solid rock", which increases the weight of justice of this demonstration. Paragraph 27 uses five words "together" in parallel between clauses, expressing the determination and belief of black people to unite and work together to carry the civil rights movement to the end. Through the use of parallelism, this belief is firm, persistent, full of the tragic feeling of no hesitation and resignation, arousing the cries of all readers and listeners. The use of parallel sentences can make the author's expression richer, his thoughts more profound, his tone stronger, and his emotions more abundant. It can produce overwhelming momentum and passion, thereby enhancing the expressive effect of the speech.
4. Analysis of the writing characteristics of this article
1. This article is a speech. The author is full of enthusiasm in front of the crowd, but the passionate emotions do not make the structure coherent. The slightest hint of disorder. The article closely focuses on the fight for black civil rights. It first talks about the exciting history of the United States, and then reveals the disappointing reality a hundred years later. The urgency of the government to fulfill its promises in reality naturally leads to his own dreams. The clues in the full text are clear, every detail is concise and the whole text is strong. His calm and in-depth analysis and steady and rigorous structure make the article thoughtful, sophisticated and impeccable.
2. The article is very distinctive in terms of language expression. Martin Luther King Jr. has the reputation of "the voice of black people". His speech was vivid and fluent, his tone was enthusiastic, and it was highly inspiring and contagious. In particular, the flexible use of various rhetorical techniques in the speech shows the author's extraordinary language control ability. The author compares the obligations that the United States should fulfill to a "bad check" that is stamped with "insufficient funds" and then returned. This vividly exposes the hypocrisy and despicability of the government. The five consecutive parallel paragraphs of "I Dream of One Day" make this speech full of sincere and warm emotions, flowing with charm and completed in one go. This dream rooted in American reality is so kind and fascinating. It vividly expresses the desire of the black people for freedom and equality, and also strengthens people's strength to fight for civil rights.
5. Summary
This speech contains the author's surging passion. It reveals the reality of the United States in a majestic style and shows the painful living situation of black people. It praises the high fighting spirit of the black people and their determination to fight for civil rights, and expresses their strong desire for equality and civil rights and freedom for all.
6. Extended Reading
The most precious moment in human history
[American] Richard Nixon
Because of your Achievement has made the sky a part of the human world. And as you speak to us from the Sea of ??Tranquility, we feel compelled to redouble our efforts to bring peace and tranquility to Earth as well.
In this most precious moment in human history, people all over the world have become one. They are proud of your achievements, and they also pray with us, ***, for your safe return. Earth.
Appreciation Tips:
On June 19, 1969, the American "Apollo 11" spacecraft ignited and launched into space. Five days later, on June 21, the passengers aboard the spacecraft Two American astronauts landed on the moon for the first time, ushering in a new era of mankind's historic journey. This speech by Nixon was delivered to the astronauts on television when they landed on the moon.
Perhaps it can be said that this is one of the most distinctive speeches delivered by political leaders in the world today. It is most distinctive not just because it is short, only a few minutes and only a few sentences; nor just because it is the first speech delivered by an earthling to two other earthlings who landed on the moon, although Such opportunities are indeed rare and precious. We say that this speech is very unique, mainly because Nixon seized a precious and memorable moment in human history and expanded his speech to the astronaut to all residents of the earth.
You see, in the limited time and space, he talks about "heaven" and "earth", from the "Sea of ??Tranquility" on the moon to the "peace and tranquility" on the earth, which makes the audience feel a certain kind of emotion. Lenovo not only took the opportunity to show off America's technological strength, but also promoted America's foreign policy.
Appreciation training:
If one day, as the first Chinese scientist to land on the moon, you are asked to give a speech to the country and even the world, how will you make your speech? Can you focus on Do you want to write a short speech on this topic? "I Have a Dream" Excellent Lesson Plan "I Have a Dream" Excellent Lesson Plan 2
Teaching Objectives
Understand the author's views on racial discrimination criticism and experience expressive language.
Important and difficult points in teaching
1 Understand the author and topic, and clarify the clues of this article.
2 Understand the language characteristics of speeches and the ability to use speech
Teaching class hours
One class hour
Teaching process and content
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1. Introduction of new lessons
About the author: Martin Luther King: The famous leader of the black civil rights movement in the United States, known as the "Voice of Blacks", American "Show" magazine He ranks as one of the most persuasive speakers in the world in the past century. (See "Teacher's Book")
2. Word check
Briefly
3. Students listen to the recording and sort out the clues of the full text
< p>The article can be divided into three partsThe first part (natural paragraphs 1 and 2): Praising the liberation of black slaves for bringing light and hope to black people. However, a hundred years later, black people still have not been freed. .
The second part (paragraphs 3 to 9): Express the purpose of the rally.
Part Three (Part 10-End): Express your dreams affectionately.
4. Explanation of the first part
Read by name: read paragraphs 1 and 2 with emotion.
Thinking: What is the content of this part of the speech?
Clarity: At the beginning of the speech, the author first praised the light and hope brought by the Emancipation Proclamation to black people with beautiful sentences.
Follow-up question: How is the praise praised in the article?
Clarity: Three metaphorical sentences are used in succession in the article. However, his tone changed and he seriously pointed out that black people still did not have freedom.
Follow-up question: How does the author discuss this argument?
Clarity: The author lists one fact after another: black people are wanderers in their own land.
5. Analysis of the second part
Read aloud by name
Think: What is this part about?
Clarify: tell The purpose of the rally was to persuade black people to pay attention to strategy in their struggle.
Question: What is the purpose of this rally?
Clearly: to fulfill the promise; to remind the US government of the seriousness of reality.
Follow-up question: Why is the promise required to be honored?
Clarity: Because the U.S. government gave black people a bad check and did not cash it, and now it is time to demand that the check be cashed.
Follow-up question: The author reminds the U.S. government, how serious the time is now?
Clarity: If the United States ignores the urgency of time and underestimates the determination of black people, then this will be the United States’ fatal injury.
Question: What strategies should be paid attention to when persuading black people to fight? (Find from the article)
Clearly: ①Don’t take the wrong approach.
②Don’t drink from the cup of hostility and hatred in order to satisfy your desire for freedom.
③When fighting, you must always behave appropriately and be disciplined.
④ Do not allow the war of resistance to degenerate into violence.
⑤Continuously sublimate to the high realm of using spiritual power to deal with material power.
⑥We must firmly believe that enduring undeserved pain is a kind of atonement.
⑦Go back to where you are, don’t fall into despair and be unable to extricate yourself.
Question: What do these struggle strategies illustrate?
Clear: It illustrates the serious and strict policy nature of Martin Luther King’s speech.
6. Analysis of the third part
Reading by name
Thinking: The author expresses his dream affectionately.
Question: What is the author’s dream?
Clear: ①Everyone is equal.
②The sons of former slaves can have a brotherly relationship with the sons of slave owners.
③ Even a place as oppressive as Mississippi will become an oasis of freedom and justice.
④Black children will live in a country where they will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the quality of their character.
⑤ In Alabama, black boys and girls will be able to join hands with white boys and girls to make progress together.
⑥The bumpy and tortuous road turns into a smooth road, and the holy light is revealed and shines on the world.
In a word, we dream that black Americans can be truly free and liberated.
Teacher Summary
If you have a dream, you will have faith. If you have faith and take action, you will work to realize your faith, fight, even go to jail, and sacrifice. One day, Freedom will come.
7. Summarize the full text
Read this article aloud in a speech tone.
The teacher added? The tone of the speech?
Slow stress: concern, soft stress: thinking, high pitch, slowness: arrogance
Low stress: heavy stress Fast: rough, soft, fast: relaxed
High pitch fast: impatient Low pitch: anxious
8. Writing characteristics
The whole speech is passionate and the words are beautiful. Very motivating and infectious.
The author used a variety of rhetorical techniques during his speech and achieved good expression effects.