[Alta Loma Republican and proud]

After the Speech
Guided Discussion:
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What resonated with you from President Obama’s speech? What lines or phrases do you remember?
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Whom is President Obama addressing? How do you know? Describe his audience.
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We heard President Obama mention the importance of personal responsibility. In your life, who exemplifies this kind of responsibility? How? Give examples.
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How are the individuals in this classroom similar? How is each student different?
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Suppose President Obama were to give another speech about being educationally successful. To whom would he speak? Why? What would the president say?
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What are the three most important words in the speech? Rank them.
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Is President Obama inspiring you to do anything? Is he challenging you to do anything?
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What do you believe are the challenges of your generation?
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How can you be a part of addressing these challenges?

[Bahbah]

Whom is President Obama addressing?

Since this came out of the Department of Education, I can see why education is in such trouble in this country.

[Just Lori]

Good grief! Why can’t we just let kids be kids????

This is nuts!

[Clint N. Suhks]

I sure hope ALR Jr does go get his braces tightened that day.