Boycott Support
What did many Black citizens refuse to do during the boycott?
Ride the buses
Who gave speeches that inspired boycott participants?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Where was Dr. King’s speech delivered?
A Montgomery Improvement Association mass meeting
What does “resistance” mean?
Fighting against something
What is the first sentence of a body paragraph called?
Topic sentence
What transportation system replaced buses?
A carpool network/Station wagons
Who suggested using the courts to challenge bus laws?
Fred Gray
What was the main purpose of his speech?
To rally support for the boycott
What does “rhetoric” mean?
Effective speaking or writing to persuade
What should a thesis statement include?
Main idea and key points
How did workers show commitment to the boycott daily?
They walked long distances
Who wrote a letter supporting the boycott as a white ally?
Juliette Morgan
What word did King repeat to connect with the audience?
“We”
What does “address” mean in this lesson?
A formal speech
What type of essay are students writing in this module?
A classification essay
How did mass meeting attendees support the boycott financially?
They donated money
Which organization organized the carpool system?
Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA)
What major event caused the speech to happen?
Rosa Parks’ arrest
What does “audience” refer to in a speech?
The people listening
What writing style is expected for this essay?
Formal writing style
What legal strategy helped challenge segregation laws?
Filing a lawsuit against the city/state
What role did Claudette Colvin play during the boycott?
Supported efforts, attended meetings, and served as a witness
What key idea did King emphasize about protest?
It should be nonviolent and unified
What is the “purpose” of a speech?
The reason it is given
What is one purpose of peer review?
To give feedback for improvement