911 Speech {Digital & PDF}

This resource gives a brief background and geography to George W. Bush’s 911 Speech (also known as “The Declaration of George W. Bush – September 20, 2001”). Students are introduced to a few literary terms and are guided through an analysis of the speech. Students also develop strategies for persuasive speaking by articulating one excerpt from this speech. This resource aligns with the Core Knowledge Sequence: 8th Grade History and Geography, The Middle East – September 11, 2001 attacks, p. 207.

Along with teacher directions for four to six lessons, this resource includes the following:

• Background to 911 Speech 
• Mapping for 911 Speech (editable)
• Blackline Map
• 911 Speech Word Account 
• Text of 911 Speech
• Analyzing 911 Speech Worksheet (editable)
• Video Recording of 911 Speech Worksheet (editable)
• Stand up and Deliver (editable)
• 911 Speech Test (editable)
• Supporting online links
• Answer Keys 

Along with PDF copies, you will also be given access to links that will allow you to open the handouts in Google Slides. You can edit these as you like and share the files with your students. The slides can be printed and adapted for students who prefer to answer the questions by hand. You can also view and print a student’s completed version of the slides.

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