Parent Guide > I Have a Dream

by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1963

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "I Have a Dream" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..

In Martin Luther King, Jr.'s iconic speech "I Have a Dream," he discusses the state of racism throughout the nation and his hopes for freedom and equality in America.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "What are the effects of prejudice?", and "How do people create change?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this speech at home:
    • What was "I Have a Dream" about?
    • What did you learn about America?
    • What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
    • What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
  • Watch Martin Luther King | “I Have A Dream” Speech at home with your child.