Student Samples: Elementary
 I Have a Dream
by Nicole, fourth grade writer
I say to you today that we have come a long way in equality and rights for all men, women and children since the 1960’s!
I have a dream that we can achieve even more on equality, and rights in other countries.
I have a dream that America and other nations will learn to think equally about each other.
I have a dream that families will not fight but cooperate with words and not aggressive actions.
I have a dream that Barack Obama can stop the war and bring peace between other countries and us!
I have a dream today.
I have a dream that Barack Obama will provide Health Care and other necessities needed to survive, for the poor.
I have a dream today.
This is my hope--that every single American and that people in other countries will be successful in achieving big dreams, accomplishing big things, and will live peacefully!
This is my dream for Ohio, America, North America, and the world. My number one dream is to achieve peace and love throughout the world.
I have big dreams!
(Click here to open/print Nicole and two of her classmates' speeches.)
Student Samples: Middle School
 My Dream for America
by Chase, eighth grade writer
I say to you today that each and every one of us must come together, right now, for the good of this nation. For too long, we have been divided among each other. This hatred and ignorance must come to an end.
I have a dream that one day countries of all ethnicities will learn to get along with each other.
I have a dream that one day politicians of the Democratic Party and of the Republican Party will get along and one day form one divine political party.
I have a dream that soon, in our time, this economic recession will disappear from our lives as if it never happened.
I have a dream that one day my dad will soon be reemployed with a well paying job, so he will be off unemployment for good.
I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day war will end. Then maybe we, as a world, will be able to move forward together.
I have a dream.
I have a dream that one day hunger will come to an end. But only we, as a nation, can help make this possible.
I have a dream today.
This is my dream, my one true vision. This is my hope that we can all come together as one. I speak before you today, to try to better us all. To help try to better our judgment as a nation, as a people, and as a world. Let these words sit upon you and let them in to inspire you.
(Click here to open/print Chase and four of his classmates' speeches.) |
