How will you speak out?

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Make your own poster

Instructions

Make your own poster:

1. Think about an issue that is important to you and decide what you want to say about it. You might want to suggest a way to solve a problem, teach others about a topic, or get others to share your opinion (or all of the above).
2. Think about where you will display your poster and who will see it. For example, it could be for your home, your neighborhood, or your school.
3. Write down words or phrases to help share your message with that group of people.
4. Print our poster template or get a blank piece of paper.
5. Design your poster. You can use words, drawings, pictures, stickers, or other materials to share your idea and grab people’s attention.
6. Speak out by displaying your poster! You can hang it or attach it to a rod to march with it.
7. Have an adult help you post a photo or video of your poster on social media and tag @JRFoundation on Twitter and Instagram or @JRF42 on Facebook.

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Make your own button

Instructions

Make your own button:

1. Think about an issue that is important to you or something (or someone) you want to show support for.
2. Print our button template or draw a circle on a paper and cut it out. Tip: to make your own, trace the rim of a coffee mug or cup to make a perfect circle.
3. Create a short slogan to share your ideas about this topic. A slogan is a short, memorable phrase or a motto.
4. Decorate your button. Be creative by drawing or cutting out pictures.
5. Create your button using your images and your slogan. Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to help your work stand out and grab attention. Attach any loose items with tape or glue.
6. Use a safety pin to pin the button to your shirt and wear it proudly! You can also use a piece of tape.
7. Have an adult help you post a photo or video of your button on social media and tag @JRFoundation on Twitter and Instagram or @JRF42 on Facebook.

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Write your song or poem

Instructions

Songs and poems often tell a story and share information. Songs involve some type of music and often have a chorus, a part of the song that is repeated. A poem does not usually include music. Before you get started, listen to the song “Did you see Jackie Robinson Hit that Ball?” and read the poem “Jackie Boy,” located just below these instructions. What stories are being told? Why do you think the songwriter and the poet chose Jackie to write about? Who and what will your song or poem be about?

Write your song or poem:

1. Decide if you will write a song (add your own music) or a poem (no music).
2. Think of someone you admire. It could be yourself, a family member, a friend, someone from your neighborhood, or you could choose Jackie Robinson!
3. Think of the qualities of that person that make you feel that the person deserves to have a song or poem written about them. These qualities might include kindness, hardworking, generous, well organized, funny, friendly, talented, athletic, etc.
4. Make a list of the qualities and how the person used the qualities to change something that is wrong or accomplish a goal. Include what the person did to try to change what was happening.
5. Write sentences using your key words. You can print our template to write your song or poem.
6. If you are writing a song:
   • Try to make the last word of every sentence or line, or every other sentence, rhyme.
   • Choose what style of music you’d like your song to be (jazz, pop, rap, your own style, etc.)
   • Use kitchen items such as a pot or pan to add a drum beat or fill a container half-way with dry beans, rice or small pasta, cover it, and use it as a shaker.
   • You can also use your body as an instrument—clap your hands, slap your thighs and stomp your feet to get your beat going!
7. Have an adult help you post a photo or video of your song or poem on social media and tag @JRFoundation on Twitter and Instagram or @JRF42 on Facebook.