“Remarks…”Speech by JFK

Determine Author’s PurposeReread 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

Cite EvidenceUsing 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 ConclusionsReread 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 ConclusionsExamine line 79-88. Describe Kennedy’s shift in focus. Why might Kennedy make this

shift in his argument?

Cite EvidenceExamine lines 112-119. Identify phrases that Kennedy repeats. What idea is he

emphasizing with this repetition?

EvaluateConsidering 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 EvidenceIn 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.

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Cite Text EvidenceReread 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 EvidenceComplex 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