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  1. 07-17-2007, 06:03 PM #1
    inlovewithwords
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    very important! English/language arts

    Does anyone have a really cool article, poem, etc. that will get 9th graders interested? A few things came to mind such as "Jabberwocky" but I am looking for a really good idea! Something else. I know there are some creative people out there. Please help. It can maybe illustrate something about literature in general or the power of words...
    "Your mind is like a parachute, it works best when open."
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  2. 07-17-2007, 08:11 PM #2
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    Power of Words

    The first thing that came to mind were some presidential (and other) MLK speeches that made such a strong impact on people that they are remembered today.

    FDR: "We have nothing to fear but fear itself" instead of "Don't worry"

    JFK: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" instead of "You owe your country something"

    MLK: "I have a dream" instead of "I hope" or "I want"
    "What is popular is not always right; what is right is not always popular!"
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