1. Honoring BLACK HISTORY Month POETRY CONTEST

2. Suggested links to Selma videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aODXzux3h sghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aODXzux3h sg Selma March to Montgomery, Alabama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zBY6gkp bTg The Freedom Riders History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zBY6gkp bTg

3. Pre-Lesson/Warm-Up: How far have we come since the Selma to Montgomery March? Identify an equality issue today that you would take a stand for. Can you think of any stories in the news today that would apply here? Inspiration: 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March

4. This Year’s Theme: Bridge the Gap and Heal the Hurt Inspiration: 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March TOPIC: EQUALITY Questions to Ask Yourself and Inspire You for Your Poem: What does equality mean to you? What actions are taken today when people are treated unfairly? What actions could be taken? When people are treated unfairly what pain comes out of this situation? What are some solutions that could prevent inequality?

5. Guidelines: 1.Poems may be written in any form (lyrical, narrative, etc.) 2. May be typed or handwritten (must be legible) 3.Poems do not have to rhyme 4.Should be between 20-25 lines 5.Poems should be school appropriate (language) 6.No plagiarism

6. Prizes: First Place- $75 Second Place- $50 Third Place- $25 Winners will be recognized at CHS Black History Month Celebration on February 24, 2015 (Subject to Change) Deadline: All submissions are due on Tuesday, February 17, 2015