Remembering the March

The situation

• This article is about Martin Luther King and the march of Washington. Martin Luther King gave the most important speeches. His speech is about change and equal rights.

When and where the article take place?

• It took place in Washington D.C, August 28, 1963. It also took place at the Washington monument. Martin Luther King’s marches aren’t happening now.

What is the author’s purpose for writing this article?

• The author describes the march so people remember the march. The article explains where the march was and why Martin Luther King Jr. led a march.

Why should others care about this?

• Other people should care about Martin Luther King because his speech talked about equal rights. His speech is important because it helped change laws. Now people all have equal rights.
• Equal rights include voting, sitting wherever you want on the bus, and drinking from the same water fountain.

Why did you choose to write about this topic ?

• I chose to write about this topic because I think it’s interesting. Also, I like the speech about equal rights. Additionally, equal rights are important.

Lenses

• I think it’s talking about the historical lens because the speech is one of the most famous speeches in American history. It also talks about equal rights. The article shows facts about Martin Luther King

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