Vocabulary
This vocabulary word means “an injury or weakness”
What is ..Impairment?
The speaker states a claim supported by reason and evidence
What is an.....argument?
"...medical space research may lead to new safeguards against hazards common to many environments..."
What is Kennedy's third reason that supports his clam that ,,,"medicine in space is going to make our lives healthier and happier here on earth"
Who did President Kennedy address his speech to?
Mr. Secretary, Governor, Mr. Vice President, Senator, Members of the Congress, members of the military, ladies and gentlemen:
What Collection Section is this speech located?
Collection 4
This vocabulary word means “the process that allows for growth and life”.
What is ....Metabolism?
Statements that address opposing views.
What are counterarguments?
Kennedy compliments and motivated his audience by associating them with leaders in their field and implies that they are making history by calling them this
Who are "pathfinders and pioneer" .
In what state did Kennedy give his speech?
Texas
What is this Collection Section Title?
Risk and Exploration
This word means “the driving force or motivation behind an action”
What is Impetus?
A reader's position on a problem or an issue.
What is a claim?
(1)Space research has no value on Earth. (2) Research in space medicine competes for natural resources that are needed to develop Earth.
What opposing viewpoint were addressed by Kennedy's counterarguments "
An instrument recently developed to record automatically the impact of acceleration upon an astronaut’s eyes will also help who?
Small Children
What is the performance task you have to complete at the end of this Collection?
A persuasive speech
This vocabulary word means “boring”
What is ...Tedious?
Declarations made to explain an action or belief to support the claim
What are reasons/evidence?
Another speech writing technique used by JFK is called repetition (used to reinforce an idea or belief)
What is in the first paragraph and repeats the word “era”?
the wartime development of radar led to the development of...?
the transistor
In what year did Kennedy give this speech?
1963
A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.
pioneer
To persuade the audience; to motivate Americans to do something new and pioneering.
What was Kennedy's purpose for this speech?
Kennedy uses a metaphor on these lines for his argument that the U.S. should continue space research, even though it will be difficult.
What is ..."This Nation has tossed its cap over the wall of space, and we have no choice but to follow it. Whatever the difficulties, they will be overcome. Whatever the hazards, they must be guarded against."
Where is NASA Located?
Cape Canaveral, FL
What happened to Kennedy the day after he gave his speech?
He was assassinated