Martin Luther King - Speech Piece - Orff Style

Coordinate music lessons with social studies during January & February! This original speech piece consists of two ostinato patterns accompanying a short poem based on famous phrases found in Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Perfect for program performance or classroom activity!

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The MLK poem is just the right length to use as a building block in creating a longer form. This gives you the flexibility to differentiate for use with different grade levels.

What's Included

1 Teacher PDF with full notation and teaching suggestions

1 PPT Presentation for display

Options for differentiation:

• Use this poem as an introductory “A” section, then sing one of the songs of the civil rights as the “B” section.
• Create an introduction and a coda using the brief ostinato patterns.
• Use the poem alone with younger students. Echo the phrases or perform with a simple steady beat accompaniment.
• Suggestions for teaching using the Orff process are included.

No singing & no instruments required!

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