Analyzing Jordan's All Together Now Speech
Grade 12th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Analyze What A Text Says Explicitly And Draw Logical Inferences; Cite Several Pieces Of Textual Evidence To Support Conclusions.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze Barbara Jordan's "All Together Now" speech to identify explicit claims and draw inferences supported by textual evidence.
Warm-Up Video
Democratic National Convention · 2:31
Convention Speeches in History: Rep. Barbara Jordan at the 1976 DNC
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Barbara Jordan describes Americans as "a people in search of our future" and "a people in search of a national community."
- 2
Jordan states that Americans are trying to solve problems like unemployment and inflation while also trying "to fulfill the promise of America."
- 3
Jordan quotes Abraham Lincoln, saying, "As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master," to express her ideal of democracy.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What explicit claim does Barbara Jordan make about the shared destiny of Americans in "All Together Now"? Provide a direct quote from the speech to support your answer.”
Teacher Guide
Get the complete package:
- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
- Printable student handouts
