Students, as a whole I am very impressed with your analytical responses to our discussion on "good" leadership. If you are struggling with spelling, don't be ashamed -- but choose to take initiative in editing! One great way to solve this problem is to type your responses in a Word Document, use spell-check, and then copy/paste it to your blog (or mine -- wherever you are posting). Please be anal about grammar and spelling -- articulate writers and speakers change history! :)
On that note, these are the reflection questions on Malcolm X that we didn't quite finish during class on Thursday:
1) What two types of African-American slaves does Malcolm X describe in his speech?
2) What is the TONE (emotion) that he uses to get his ideas across to his audience?
3) What can you infer his feelings are about solving problems "peacefully"? Consider the way that he says this word, and the context of this part of his speech.
4) What does Malcolm X mean when he talks about the dentist? Do you feel that this is a good analogy? Why or why not?
Also to consider about MLK, Jr.:
1) What are some specific differences in style that you noticed between MLK, Jr. and Malcolm X?
2) What was one phrase/image that really caught your interest as you read/listened to his speech? Why was this striking to you?
3) Which of these two individuals do you consider to be a better leader? Why? (Remember, "better" is a word that compares levels of "good." Please use your thoughts on "good leadership" to influence your answer to this question.)
Feel free to post to any/all of these questions. You are required to answer the first four (4) in your journal -- but it would behoove you to answer all seven (7) in your journal. Not only will this help you to remember MLK, Jr. better for the purpose of discussions, but it will also positively influence your quiz/test scores.
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OK I have already responded to the first four questions in my journal, and I would rather be typing...
so, here I go.
1) What are some specific differences in style that you noticed between MLK, Jr. and Malcolm X?
I think that Martian Luther King Jr. uses superiority. like how Ms. Bryant demonstrated by standing on a table... :) However, Malcolm X seems like he is much more of a friendly, "hey, I'm really glad to see you" type of guy. He talks much more at the same level to his audience.
I will post/comment more if I have time... I have lots of other homework to do. :)
Malcom X Questions...
1. The slaves he describes are field and house slaves.
2. He uses humor and friendliness.
3. He doesn't ant a peaceful solution to racial segregation.
4. Dentist...oh yeah...that dentist. The dentist is the slave master, or maybe the government. I'm not sure.
MLK Questions
1. MLK is educated, a high-up figure, with long complicated words. MX is a friend to the African-Americans, He talks conversationally, like I am.
2. I can't remember right now. I'll get back to that.
3. MX was a good leader, he convinced many people to join his cause. MLK simply took over the already-happening movement. Not saying he was a bad leader, but MX was better in the respect I mentioned.
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