One Dream for Our World Discussion
An MLK Day writing prompt: share one dream for your school, community, or world — and one small step someone your age could take toward it.
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- January
- Format
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One Dream for Our World Discussion
An MLK Day writing prompt: share one dream for your school, community, or world — and one small step someone your age could take toward it.
What's inside this discussion
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "I have a dream." What is one dream YOU have for your school, your community, or the world? Describe it — and then name one small step someone your age could actually take toward it this month.
Teacher tips
The "small step" clause is the heart of the prompt — press students to make it concrete and doable.
Pair with the MLK Day quiz so students have context before they write.
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