John F. Kennedy Speech at Rice University

What is Kennedy's purpose in the text

• to persuade the Congress in order to gain support for his campaign to form the Peace Corps.

• to persuade the students in order to gain support for his campaign to form the Peace Corps.

• to persuade the government in order to gain support for his campaign to form the Peace Corps.

In the text, Kennedy believes the government can succeed by…

• challenging one another

• listening to the people

• working together

• increasing its power

In the text, Kennedy wants students to…

• finish their education.

• work abroad.

• explore the world.

• vote for him to be President.

In the text, Kennedy believes that students…

• have a responsibility to help others.

• should see the rest of the world.

• are leading unfulfilling lives.

• don’t appreciate their lives in the US.

PART A: Why does Senator Kennedy use the phrase “in conclusion” in paragraph 7 of the speech?

• to show an effect of something he described in the speech

• to highlight the most important past of the speech

• to introduce the final statement in the speech

• to contrast what he said in the speech

PART B: Which detail from the speech best supports the answer to Part A?

• “this country can’t possibly move" (Paragraph 5)

• “But I also come here tonight” (Paragraph 6)

• “therefore, I’ll finish it!” (Paragraph 7)

• “There is certainly a greater purpose” (Paragraph 7)

What subject/topics are addressed throughout the text and audio

• Peace Corps

• making a difference,

• support

• public service

• all options

What 2 similarities are addressed in the text and the audio clip.

• Both discuss how the Peace Corps can contribute to the future of our country

• Both explain the Executive Order to form the Peace Corps.

• Both emphasize the importance of public service abroad

• Both Highlight the benefits of joining the Peace Corps.

Determine which 3 subjects are addressed in the text ONLY

• Highlights the benefits of joining the Peace Corps.

• Emphasizes Kennedy’s belief that Americans are willing to serve their country [in the Peace Corps].

• Details the implementation of the Peace Corps.

• Persuades the audience to support the campaign to create the Peace Corps.

Determine the three subjects addressed in the audio clip ONLY

• Emphasizes the sacrifices that members of the Peace Corps must make in their service to the country.

• Explains the Executive Order to form the Peace Corps.

• discusses how the Peace Corps can contribute to the future of our country

• Details the implementation of the Peace Corps.