Martin Luther King, Jr. By Mrs. Dragavon 11/13/2014 Example of Title Slide Each slide must have relevant pictures on it. Don’t forget to cite pictures, too!

Introduction Born _______ Died _______ Assassinated in Memphis TN Left behind wife, Coretta Scott King, and four children Name Minister and civil rights leader Especially influential in the American South in the 1950s- 1960s. Each slide must have relevant pictures on it.

Claim (What will your presentation show or explain?) Martin Luther King, Jr. is a hero because... Each slide must have relevant pictures on it.

Trait #1: [Write trait here] Supporting detail #1: Analysis: How to Format Slides Each slide must have relevant pictures on it.

Trait #1: [Write trait here] Supporting detail #2: Analysis: How to Format Slides Each slide must have relevant pictures on it.

Trait #2: Contributes to Society in a Positive Way Supporting detail #1: Elected leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association in 1955 Analysis: Though he did not seek out the position of leader, he accepted it and led with grace and non- violence. He used his skills, including his ability to make powerful speeches, to help end the segregation of busses in Montgomery. He stepped up as a leader for the Civil Rights movement. This was heroic because he put his life in danger to help others. Supporting details must be specific, not vague Example Slide

Trait #2: Contributes to Society in a Positive Way Supporting detail #1: Elected leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association in 1955 Analysis: Though he did not seek out the position of leader, he accepted it and led with grace and non- violence. He used his skills, including his ability to make powerful speeches, to help end the segregation of busses in Montgomery. He stepped up as a leader for the Civil Rights movement. This was heroic because he put his life in danger to help others. This is too much text! Bullet point your ideas (NOT complete sentences), and then expand upon them when you present. If you need, write note cards to help you remember your ideas. Example Slide

Trait #2: Contributes to Society in a Positive Way Supporting detail #1: Elected leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association in 1955 Analysis: Did not seek the position of leader Helped end the segregation of busses in Montgomery Powerful speeches Leader for the Civil Rights movement. [This was heroic because] put his life in danger to help others. Better—ideas are bullet pointed! You do not need to write out the part in red, but you do need to SAY it. Your analysis should clearly state why and how this person is a hero. Example Slide

Trait #2: Contributes to Society in a Positive Way Supporting detail #1: Elected leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association in 1955 Analysis: Did not seek the position of leader Helped end the segregation of busses in Montgomery powerful speeches Leader for the Civil Rights movement. [This was heroic because] put his life in danger to help others. Example Slide Each slide must have relevant pictures on it.

Trait #2: Contributes to Society in a Positive Way Supporting detail #2: Analysis: Each slide must have relevant pictures on it.

Conclusion Restate your claim Wrap up your ideas: What lesson does your hero’s actions or behaviors teach? What should we learn from this person? Why is this person important to the world? (Think bigger than just you) This should be your last slide. Your Works Cited page should be on a Word document stapled to your rubric, not on your presentation. This slide should leave your audience with a feeling of completion—we should feel like this is the end. Your presentation is 8 slides long.