Module 3: Conservation - Lesson 2

PTR: How do we know that the text titled "Conservation as a National Duty" is written in the form of a speech?

• Roosevelt begins by addressing the audience

• The text is written in first person point of view using pronouns such as "I"

• Roosevelt mentions a purpose for joining together to discuss "Conservation"

• All answers are correct

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

PTR: As part of the title, what is a 'duty'? What is someone's 'duty'?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

PTR: What do the numbers in the front of each paragraph mean/represent?

• The amount of audience members present

• The amount of words in the corresponding sentences

• The paragraph number for location purposes

• The amount of minutes it took to write that paragraph

Answer explanation

The number will help you reference and find the paragraphs we are referring to during discussion and analysis.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

PTR: When was the speech given?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

PTR: What was the context of the speech?

Context is the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.

• A Conference at the White House

• Yosemite National Park amongst park rangers and wildlife

• On a special hunting trip while searching for a black bear

• Governors of the several States; and Gentlemen

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Turn to page 6 in your module and follow along as paragraphs 1-13 are read aloud

• Okay

• I'm not ready yet

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

In order to build meaning from the beginning of the speech, we are going to analyze key academic vocabulary. It’s important to understand the meaning of these vocabulary words so that we can begin to consider the claims President Roosevelt is making in his speech.

What is a claim?

• An individuals belief or position in the matter

• an assertion of the truth

• to demand something of value because you believe it belongs to you or you have a right to it

• call for (someone's notice and thought)

Silently reread paragraph 1-13 of "Conservation as a National Duty".

• Okay.

• I'm not ready yet.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

As you read, circle unfamiliar words within the text.

• Okay.

• I don't understand what is being asked of me.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which unfamiliar words did you circle in paragraphs 1-5?

Ex: conservation (para. 2)

*You must respond with a minimum of 3 words.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4