“Remarks…” Speech by JFK

Determine Author’s Purpose Reread lines 1-13 and identify Kennedy’s audience. What is Kennedy’s likely purpose, and which words hint at this purpose? Audience – the group of people who listen to a speech or watch a performance Purpose – or the reason he is giving the speech

Kennedy’s Counterarguments Cite Evidence Using a chart like the one shown, identify two opposing viewpoints that Kennedy anticipates in line 31-42 and cite Kennedy’s counterargument to those viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints Kennedy’s Counterarguments

Draw Conclusions Reread line 64-68 Draw Conclusions Reread line 64-68. How does Kennedy describe the children who might benefit from medical space technology? What might Kennedy be trying to accomplish through his choice of language?

Draw Conclusions Examine line 79-88. Describe Kennedy’s shift in focus Draw Conclusions Examine line 79-88. Describe Kennedy’s shift in focus. Why might Kennedy make this shift in his argument?

Cite Evidence Examine lines 112-119 Cite Evidence Examine lines 112-119. Identify phrases that Kennedy repeats. What idea is he emphasizing with this repetition?

Evaluate Considering the audience and purpose of Kennedy's speech, is his argument convincing? Do his conclusions arise logically form the reasons and evidence he has cited.

Cite Evidence In lines 31-42, Kennedy states his claim Cite Evidence In lines 31-42, Kennedy states his claim. His claim is The study of medicine in space will make everyone’s lives healthier and happier. Reread lines 43-55, Identify the first reason Kennedy uses to prove his claim, and cite the evidence he proves for support. Reason: Explains a person’s belief or action Evidence: Facts, statistics, quotes, or anecdotes that support each reason. 1. 2.

Cite Text Evidence Reread lines 79-88 and cite evidence of a counterargument. Remember …Strong arguments include statements called a counterarguments that address the opposing viewpoints. Counterarguments show the speaker or writer can disprove other viewpoints

Cite Text Evidence Complex arguments can include more than one claim Cite Text Evidence Complex arguments can include more than one claim. Reread lines 89-96 and cite evidence of Kennedy’s second claim. Then determine the reason and evidence Kennedy offers to support his claim. Claim: A person’s belief Reasons: Explains a person’s belief or action. Evidence: Facts, statistics, quotes, or anecdotes that support each reason