Exploring Keystone Nonfiction Concepts Part II

This video is the final part of a literature keystone non-fiction practice series. It focuses on analyzing a speech by President Theodore Roosevelt from 1908, discussing themes of conservation and patriotism. The video includes questions about the speech, encouraging viewers to think critically about its content and themes. It concludes with a constructed response section, where sample answers are evaluated and scored.

What is the main topic of the speech given by President Theodore Roosevelt?

• Technological advancements

• Foreign relations

• Conservation as a national duty

• Economic policies

What should you do before reading the slides of the speech?

• Take notes

• Pause the video

• Skip to the questions

• Read a textbook

What does the suffix 'ants' in the word 'continuance' help the reader understand?

• The word is a noun

• The word is an adjective

• The word is a verb

• The word is an adverb

Why does the author mention coal being considered useless in early U.S. history?

• To highlight the importance of coal

• To discuss economic growth

• To show how perceptions change over time

• To criticize early U.S. policies

Why is the propaganda technique in the sentence about true patriotism effective?

• It uses emotional appeal

• It provides statistical data

• It uses humor

• It includes a personal anecdote

How does living in cities affect Americans' understanding of nature according to the speech?

• It makes them more curious about nature

• It diminishes their understanding

• It has no effect

• It enhances their understanding

Which statement best supports the idea that humans have been wasteful of natural resources throughout history?

• Humans have always valued nature

• Humans have never used resources efficiently

• Humans have consistently conserved resources

• Humans have often wasted natural resources

Which detail is most crucial to understanding the overall message of the speech?

• The date of the speech

• The location of the speech

• The emphasis on conservation

• The audience of the speech

How does the author's style contribute to the tone of the speech?

• It creates a relaxed tone

• It makes the speech informal

• It creates a serious and urgent tone

• It makes the speech humorous

How does using a speech as a literary form influence the meaning of conservation as a national duty?

• It makes the message less impactful

• It personalizes the message

• It dilutes the importance of the message

• It makes the message more formal