Inaugural Address

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides an activity related to the inaugural address given by a new president during their inauguration. The directions instruct students to listen to the inaugural address and identify one memorable aspect from it. An accompanying illustration depicts a person, presumably representing the president, standing behind a podium. Students are provided space to write about the specific element from the address that stood out to them.

The objective of this worksheet is to encourage active listening and critical thinking among students when exposed to important civic speeches. By focusing on identifying a memorable part of the address, students are prompted to pay closer attention to the content, rhetoric, and themes of the speech. The activity also fosters personal reflection, as students are asked to consider what resonates with them individually. Through this exercise, students not only engage with the content of the inaugural address but also develop skills in discerning and articulating their thoughts on significant public discourses.