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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Inauguration Day Reflections

HERE ARE A FEW STUDENT EXAMPLES OF STUDENT REFLECTIONS ON THE INAUGURATION DAY ACTIVITIES... SOME OF THESE AND OTHERS ARE BEING PUBLISHED TO THE PBS WEBSITE AS WELL. I WAS THRILLED TO SEE AND HEAR THE REFLECTIONS STUDENTS WERE MAKING AND REFLECTING AS THE DAY PROGRESSED IDENTIFYING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS DAY IN HISTORY.

Here are the questions they were asked to respond to:

-What do you think historians in the year 2030 will say about the significance of this day in history as Obama is sworn into office as the Commander and Chief of our nation?

-In your opinion, how important is the inaugural address to establishing a new President as the leader of our nation. Defend Your Position.

-What parts of Obama's Inaugural Address stood out as significant to you? what were the strengths? What could he have added?

-If you were the president-elect, what would you want to say in your inaugural address? Why?

Gabcast! Katie L. Inauguration Reflection


Gabcast! Saera J. 2009 Inaugural Reflection

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1 comment:

Unknown said...

What a wonderful opportunity for these young students, in this historic moment, to partake, learn and reflect. History just happened. Wonderful Job!

Helga J. Wisconsin

January 20, 2009 at 6:37 PM

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