English Homework

DUE)DISCUSSION: BARACK OBAMA’S CAMPAIGN SPEECH – “CHANGE” (DUE)

Prompt

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Links to an external site.

Students, 

Click on and View below links:

Barack Obama’s Campaign Speech (“Change’)Links to an external site.

VIDEO: Barack Obama’s Campaign Speech (“Change’)Links to an external site.

Do not underestimate the strength and depth of this piece. I have always been amazed by this speech. Even though it sounds like a traditional politically motivated campaign speech, it is anything but that. I have always noticed how the speech neither makes any campaign promises, nor spells out in detail what specific changes need to be made. It also speaks from and to the sentiments of the audience rather than the intent of the speaker. Rather, the power of the speech is in the idea of change, itself, a message that appeals directly to  Americans.

No, we will not wait until next time (LoL).

Guidelines

Directions:

So, research (Look Up/Google) and ANSWER the below questions:

1. Why is the message of change so powerful?
2. Why does it appeal to us as individuals and as Americans?

Next, choose 1 or 2 aspects of change from Obama’s speech that appeal to you ,Why?

In a well-written paragraph (8-12 sentences), EXPLAIN your above choices and why those aspects of change appeal to you.