The Bogey-Man of TKAM

Answer the question on the final slide of the presentation by adding a comment to the post (below).

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

The title of the classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, refers to a line from the novel itself, where Atticus Finch says to his children, "Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy... but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."
The video (above) is of a Northern Mockingbird singing its song. Please watch and listen. What do you think? Answer the poll question below:

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Why Quality Work???

One way for developing writers to learn how to create "quality work", is to look carefully at what compelling communicators do, and try to identify "what works" in their writing.

Take a look/listen to the following "compelling communicators". Write a 1-2 paragraph overview of each speech that identifies what makes it powerful.

 Example 1: Kyle's Last Lecture

 Example 2: "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King Jr.