MLK Day in the United States today

 Today in the United States they celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Fifty years ago this King was involved in a march in Selma to bring attention to voter rights, which was a recent movie playing in local theatres. One of the participants, John, Lewis, had his skull crushed. A few earlier years earlier, John Lewis was also hospitalized because he was beaten for daring to ride a bus with white people. John Lewis was also was  accused by Trump as being all talk, no action. 

Reflections  of the march from Mrs Robinson, who was left for dead. The advice of the police was to leave the bodies “for the buzzards to eat.” 

 Above is a song about the event, you might have heard the song. Did you know what the song was about?  Why would the state troopers' treatment of Mrs Robinson eventually advance the cause of voter rights?

Another (was) famous person who was mistreated

U.N. Declaration of Children's Rights

Also here

Persuasive Writing: This is a huge skill to advocate for a change. Ms Carey is doing persuasive writing with you right now. Here is one technique- Near the beginning  have an easily identified thesis statement. The use of facts and quotations will help your argument. End with a strong statement.

An example of the structure:

1st Sentence-Attention grabbing
2nd Sentence-Thesis Statement
Following Sentences-Facts, Quotations to support your argument. Figurative Language to keep the reader's attention
2nd last Sentence-Restate your thesis.
Land Sentence-Finish with a strong, memorable statement.