Archive for June, 2010
Guidelines for selecting related material: 1. Aim for a unique and sophisticated text 2. You can use speeches but aim for a different text type like a poem, shortstory, film, novel. 3. Your text needs to present a distinctive voice that works towards a certain motive and we need to check if the voice is [ READ MORE ]
CONTEXT U.S. President John F. Kennedy gave his inaugural address on Friday, January 20, 1961. It was a well-written speech that stated President Kennedy’s vision and mission for his term in office, including a challenge to his generation: “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”Kennedy [ READ MORE ]
Before writing an extended response: 1. Refer to your notes on the speeches you have selected for study. 2. Refer the rubric 3. Target the specific detail in the question Read the response below and use it as a model to write your own response. Speech Structure Content Introduction 2 paragraphs Define distinctive voice Outline [ READ MORE ]
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Severn’s review of her own speech as a 22 year old Local Hero – Severn Cullis-Suzuki Listen to Severn’s speech and read the above links to answer the following questions: 1. Why was Severn’s speech such a historic moment? 2. Analyse Severn’s speech discussing her message and how it is effectively conveyed. Discuss at least [ READ MORE ]
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