week 24

Students will create final drafts of their speeches.  Students will be able to discuss courage as it relates to optimism and leadership.

1. Finish final drafts of "I Have a Dream" speeches
2. Warm-up: Jackie Robinson Quiz
3. Read article
• take notes (Highlight, underline, etc.) on how Jackie Robinson displayed courage and optimism.
4. Group discussions

week 23

7th Grade: 
Students will be able to discuss courage as it relates to optimism and leadership.

1. Warm-up: Jackie Robinson Quiz
2. Read article
3. Group discussions

8th Grade:

Students will create final drafts of their speeches.  

1. Warm-up: Jackie Robinson Quiz
2. Finish drawings
3. Read article
• take notes (Highlight, underline, etc.) on how Jackie Robinson displayed courage and optimism.
4. Choose a hero from a movie.
• What makes your character a hero?
• How does your character display courage?
• How does your character display optimism?
5. Group discussions