1.+Topic+Exploration


 * **My focus hero is:** Martin Luther King Jr.


 * **I chose this hero because:** His //famous// speech relates to me personally.


 * **My thoughts about this hero or this project are:** My thoughts about Martin Luther King Jr. is that he is one of the world's most influential men. He is a hero to many, if not all, Americans today. The world is changed because of him and people recognize this every year on the third Monday in January


 * **My questions about this hero or this project are:** 1.) What was Martin Luther King Jr. doing before he made his speeches? 2.) Why did he give speeches? 3.) Would the world be different if he never made his speeches? 4.) What would Martin Luther King Jr. do/say today if he were still alive? 5.) What is his family background?


 * **Two technology tools that can be used to explore heroes are:** Internet research (Bibliography), and Ebscohost.com.


 * **My to do list is:** Find the answers I'm looking for from the questions above. Research what makes Martin Luther King Jr. a hero. Complete my "Essential Questions" and " Works Consulted".