President Obama’s Address to Students Across America September 8, 2009
President Obama?s Address to Students Across America September 8, 2009
PreK-6 Menu of Classroom Activities: President Obama?s Address to Students Across America
Produced by Teaching Ambassador Fellows, U.S. Department of Education
September 8, 2009
Before the Speech:
? Teachers can build background knowledge about the President of the United States and his speech by reading books about presidents and Barack Obama and motivate students by asking the following questions:
Who is the President of the United States?
What do you think it takes to be President?
To whom do you think the President is going to be speaking?
Why do you think he wants to speak to you?
What do you think he will say to you?
? Teachers can ask students to imagine being the President delivering a speech to all of the students in the United States. What would you tell students? What can students do to help in our schools? Teachers can chart ideas about what they would say.
? Why is it important that we listen to the President and other elected officials, like the mayor, senators, members of congress, or the governor? Why is what they say important?
During the Speech:
? As the President speaks, teachers can ask students to write down key ideas or phrases that are important or personally meaningful. Students could use a note-taking graphic organizer such as a Cluster Web, or students could record their thoughts on sticky notes. Younger children can draw pictures and write as appropriate. As students listen to the speech, they could think about the following:
What is the President trying to tell me?
What is the President asking me to do?
What new ideas and actions is the President challenging me to think about?
? Students can record important parts of the speech where the President is asking them to do something. Students might think about: What specific job is he asking me to do? Is he asking anything of anyone else? Teachers? Principals? Parents? The American people?
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All I know is Bill Ayers is smiling!
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Beach Fanatic
I would agree with you if Obama wasn't so........ well you fill in the blank.
No, I can't fill in the blank. What? So...the President? So.....tall? So......short? So....Stupid? So.....Smart? What?
Contract that old-timey response to the Reagan speech to this, from our own Floridian, Jim Greer:
"As the father of four children, I am absolutely appalled that taxpayer dollars are being used to spread President Obama's socialist ideology. The idea that school children across our nation will be forced to watch the President justify his plans for government-run health care, banks, and automobile companies, increasing taxes on those who create jobs, and racking up more debt than any other President, is not only infuriating, but goes against beliefs of the majority of Americans, while bypassing American parents through an invasive abuse of power. "
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I can only imagine the support Obama would have gotten after 911 had he been in office. 
Very sad.
This thread makes me ill and angry. :angry: SO FREAKING WHAT if any dem said any thing about Bush's speech to some JR HIGH in the past.
Didn't your mama ever tell you that TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT.
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Very sad.This thread makes me ill and angry. :angry: SO FREAKING WHAT if any dem said any thing about Bush's speech to some JR HIGH in the past.
Didn't your mama ever tell you that TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT.
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I can only imagine the support Obama would have gotten after 911 had he been in office.
This thread makes me ill and angry. :angry: SO FREAKING WHAT if any dem said any thing about Bush's speech to some JR HIGH in the past.
Didn't your mama ever tell you that TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT.
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Who said Gephardt was wrong.
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Sam, I think you asked for it. Do you honestly believe that Wright is not a racist? If so, refute his point. But name calling does not really get us anywhere.
My remarks address a particular pattern and method of the poster, not any one specific point. Let's call it sophomoric propaganda. Yes Wright is racist. So what?
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Who said Gephardt was wrong.
Many republicans thought him wrong to question Bush's motives.
I for one applaud ANY ONE who can put a spark under the butts of many of today's school kids.
Granted, some don't need that extra motivation. Fine, BUT MANY DO!!
Kids will do what is expected of them. If their leaders think they can live up to their potential and live their dreams then right on! And if they can share some tools to do that RATHER THAN JUST TEST THEM AND PASS THEM ON TO THE NEXT GRADE then fandamntastic!
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Or I might add, see them drop out of school completely!
margarita brocolia
Flashback 1991: Gephardt Called Bush's Speech to Students 'Paid Political Advertising' .....................................................
The Democratic critics accused Bush of turning government money for education to his own political use, namely, an ongoing effort to inoculate himself against their charges of inattention to domestic issues. The speech at Alice Deal Junior High School, broadcast live on radio and television, urged students to study hard, avoid drugs and turn in troublemakers.
"The Department of Education should not be producing paid political advertising for the president, it should be helping us to produce smarter students," House Majority Leader letter [3] concerning this event, one has to assume it's costing the Department a great deal of money.
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Need to find a copy of that speech ... Did Bush promote political agendas or did he actually urge studying harder, avoid drugs, etc.?? If Bush did the latter without injecting his political agenda, then I guess Gephart was wrong and Gephart was "playing politics".
If Obama's speech is as it is promoted to be - a challenge to students to work hard, set educational goals, take responsibility for their learning and strive to receive the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy - then those throwing a conniption fit will be wrong and will be shown to be playing politics or are that segment of the population that has such disdain for Obama that they would oppose anything he did. (he's the anti-christ to some - right? :roll
I think it is a good move to lighten up on the "lesson plans" and let the teachers handle that, as they know their students best.
It blows my mind that there is such a stir by some over something that seems so positive to me. I guess it is just that I trust Obama to have our kid's and nation's best interests at heart and some others do not...
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Beach Fanatic
My remarks address a particular pattern and method of the poster, not any one specific. Let's call it sophomoric propaganda. Yes Wright is racist. So what?
So, if you agree, why call the guy/girl names for pointing it out?
Sophomiric propaganda cuts both ways.
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Many republicans thought him wrong to question Bush's motives.
I for one applaud ANY ONE who can put a spark under the butts of many of today's school kids.
Granted, some don't need that extra motivation. Fine, BUT MANY DO!!
Kids will do what is expected of them. If their leaders think they can live up to their potential and live their dreams then right on! And if they can share some tools to do that RATHER THAN JUST TEST THEM AND PASS THEM ON TO THE NEXT GRADE then fandamntastic!
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I am sorry but the leaders of our childrens are not politicians. The leaders should be the parents first and then the teachers second. Do you really want our kids to follow the lead of our politicians?
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Need to find a copy of that speech ... Did Bush promote political agendas or did he actually urge studying harder, avoid drugs, etc.?? If Bush did the latter without injecting his political agenda, then I guess Gephart was wrong and Gephart was "playing politics".
If Obama's speech is as it is promoted to be - a challenge to students to work hard, set educational goals, take responsibility for their learning and strive to receive the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy - then those throwing a conniption fit will be wrong and will be shown to be playing politics or are that segment of the population that has such disdain for Obama that they would oppose anything he did. (he's the anti-christ to some - right? :roll
I think it is a good move to lighten up on the "lesson plans" and let the teachers handle that, as they know their students best.
It blows my mind that there is such a stir by some over something that seems so positive to me. I guess it is just that I trust Obama to have our kid's and nation's best interests at heart and some others do not...
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Fool me once sham on you. Fool me twice shame on me. What number is Obama up to with you?
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So, if you agree, why call the guy/girl names for pointing it out?
Sophomiric propaganda cuts both ways.
I didn't as I think I clearly stated.
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Need to find a copy of that speech ... Did Bush promote political agendas or did he actually urge studying harder, avoid drugs, etc.?? If Bush did the latter without injecting his political agenda, then I guess Gephart was wrong and Gephart was "playing politics".
If Obama's speech is as it is promoted to be - a challenge to students to work hard, set educational goals, take responsibility for their learning and strive to receive the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy - then those throwing a conniption fit will be wrong and will be shown to be playing politics or are that segment of the population that has such disdain for Obama that they would oppose anything he did. (he's the anti-christ to some - right? :roll
I think it is a good move to lighten up on the "lesson plans" and let the teachers handle that, as they know their students best.
It blows my mind that there is such a stir by some over something that seems so positive to me. I guess it is just that I trust Obama to have our kid's and nation's best interests at heart and some others do not...
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You've smoked
a little too much of that "hope and change" if you're trusting politicians.Beach Fanatic
Yes, I can see how it would scarring to a child's soul to hear from a man who came from a broken home and through hard work and applying himself was able to attend the best law school in the country and end up as President of the United States.
I am sure none of the children see any parallels between Obama's life and their own. I certainly wouldn't want my child to think that just anyone can be the President.
We cannot subject them to this up-by-the-bootstraps story, because as we all know, he was snatched from the cradle (in Kenya) by Krushchev and planted in the US as the ultimate Manchurian Candidate. All of his successes, from elementary school on, are due to manipulation from the Communist Party within the United States, because they were sure than a skinny biracial kid with no contacts with any existing political structure was an absolute lock to be President someday.
When the USSR fell, the Russian Mafia sold the contract to the Chinese, who were able to manipulate the election because the US owed them billions of dollars, and the Republicans agreed to shoot themselves in the foot and generally run around in circles.
Bwahahahaha.
I am sure none of the children see any parallels between Obama's life and their own. I certainly wouldn't want my child to think that just anyone can be the President.
We cannot subject them to this up-by-the-bootstraps story, because as we all know, he was snatched from the cradle (in Kenya) by Krushchev and planted in the US as the ultimate Manchurian Candidate. All of his successes, from elementary school on, are due to manipulation from the Communist Party within the United States, because they were sure than a skinny biracial kid with no contacts with any existing political structure was an absolute lock to be President someday.
When the USSR fell, the Russian Mafia sold the contract to the Chinese, who were able to manipulate the election because the US owed them billions of dollars, and the Republicans agreed to shoot themselves in the foot and generally run around in circles.
Bwahahahaha.
Beach Fanatic
I am sorry but the leaders of our childrens are not politicians. The leaders should be the parents first and then the teachers second. Do you really want our kids to follow the lead of our politicians?
WHAT WHAT WHAT???? HECK YES - if the leader is asking them to work hard! We have a SERIOUS problem in this country with MANY of our children. It isn't like Obama is giving them a lesson in evolution, or secularization, or asking them to bow to him!! But read the following:
"Three million high school seniors are graduating this year, but even as they march off the stage, diplomas in hand, educators are worried about the students not in this picture: the drop-outs.One of the main reasons teenagers give for quitting school: Their classes aren't interesting.
EVOYAL PROCTOR, Former Student: I was bored, one. And I had a lot of things going on in my life at the time, and people telling me that I wasn't going to make it and all of that, it just got to me. So I just stopped going."
You really think this young person was getting support and motivation from her parents? I don't think so.
WHAT is wrong with someone reminding kids to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and work hard, etc...?
I guess what you and others are saying is this:
"If Anyone's Gonna Fill Their Heads With Deceptive Partisan Crap It's Gonna Be Us!" :roll:
Think about this:
There used to be a time when a presidential address to children would've meantdevil-incarnate out to poison their children's minds.
'Indoctrination?' Really? Does anyone really think Obama is going to very publicly abuse his power by making some sort of blatant amoral partisan appeal to our children while the whole world, including his rabid critics, watches? Do you think he thinks he'd get away with something that obvious? Jeez, people, how about we just take Obama's intentions at face value? That he's a president who cares about children, what they think, and who wants to engage them in the national discourse.
What a terrible concept: a U.S. president talking with school kids about the importance of education, of expanding their intellectual horizons, of setting goals, and of getting involved in civics. Wow. Truly despicable lessons to impart on children, huh? Why expose our kids to such irresponsible 'indoctrination' when we can just keep 'em home that day and fill their heads with the really objective stuff like abortion is murder; gays are evil; guns are good; Obama and Democrats are destroying life as we know it; and that God is a Republican."
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Andy Ostroy
New York City-based political analyst
Why are you so afraid?'Indoctrination?' Really? Does anyone really think Obama is going to very publicly abuse his power by making some sort of blatant amoral partisan appeal to our children while the whole world, including his rabid critics, watches? Do you think he thinks he'd get away with something that obvious? Jeez, people, how about we just take Obama's intentions at face value? That he's a president who cares about children, what they think, and who wants to engage them in the national discourse.
What a terrible concept: a U.S. president talking with school kids about the importance of education, of expanding their intellectual horizons, of setting goals, and of getting involved in civics. Wow. Truly despicable lessons to impart on children, huh? Why expose our kids to such irresponsible 'indoctrination' when we can just keep 'em home that day and fill their heads with the really objective stuff like abortion is murder; gays are evil; guns are good; Obama and Democrats are destroying life as we know it; and that God is a Republican."
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Andy Ostroy
New York City-based political analyst
Reminds me of Y2K or something. Strange is all I can say. I must be from a different planet.....
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I didn't as I think I clearly stated.
What? "Yes Wright is racist. " is what you said, now you "clearly state" that you disagreed. Which one is it?
Beach Fanatic
If Obama made a speech tomorrow asking Americans to STOP LITTERING, STOP LEAVING CRAP ON THE BEACH and gave reasons why would you object?
I wouldn't - in fact, I think I will write and ask him to ask our country to stop throwing their litter out of their car windows and their gum onto the sidewalks.
Maybe we will start a once a week BE YOUR BEST SELF AMERICA speech campaign!
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I wouldn't - in fact, I think I will write and ask him to ask our country to stop throwing their litter out of their car windows and their gum onto the sidewalks.
Maybe we will start a once a week BE YOUR BEST SELF AMERICA speech campaign!
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What? "Yes Wright is racist. " is what you said, now you "clearly state" that you disagreed. Which one is it?
What is disturbing is he admits Wright is a racist and knows Obama called the man his spiritual advisor for 20 years. He sat with his wife and children for 20 years watching this man spew his hatred for Jews and the white man. Only because it would advance his career did he denounce and distance himself from Wright. That there is some high quality parenting and an ideal representative for leader of the free world. Libs don't care though because the bumper sticker looks cool on the back of the prius, and those older than dirt hope and change lyrics are their favorite part of the siren's song.
Beach Fanatic
The question was,"Do you really want our children to follow the lead of our politicians? Your answer was, "Heck yes".
Enough said.
I think politicians need to get out of the way. What we have in office now is moving our country in the wrong direction. Boy, I cannot wait until 2010 then 2012. This President and croonies gives me ajada.
Enough said.
I think politicians need to get out of the way. What we have in office now is moving our country in the wrong direction. Boy, I cannot wait until 2010 then 2012. This President and croonies gives me ajada.
Beach Fanatic
The question was,"Do you really want our children to follow the lead of our politicians? Your answer was, "Heck yes".
Enough said.
I think politicians need to get out of the way. What we have in office now is moving our country in the wrong direction. Boy, I cannot wait until 2010 then 2012. This President and croonies gives me ajada.
HECK YES if it as benign as DO YOU BEST IN SCHOOL and here are some ways for you to achieve your goals.
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HECK YES if it as benign as DO YOU BEST IN SCHOOL and here are some ways for you to achieve your goals.
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I do admire your desire and compassion for helping children succeed. If you want to start helping kids be more successful, here are a few ideas Obama could discuss:
- start keeping score in all levels of sports
- bring back the occasional spanking
- get rid of all the ritalin and bs mood swing drugs
- and please take their helmets off
Hippie parenting has lead to the wussification of America's youth.
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What? "Yes Wright is racist. " is what you said, now you "clearly state" that you disagreed. Which one is it?
I clearly stated that I objected to his obvious pattern of racist propagandistic ramblings. End of discussion.
Beach Fanatic
I do admire your desire and compassion for helping children succeed. If you want to start helping kids be more successful, here are a few ideas Obama could discuss:
- start keeping score in all levels of sports
- bring back the occasional spanking
- get rid of all the ritalin and bs mood swing drugs
- and please take their helmets off
Hippie parenting has lead to the wussification of America's youth.
Wussification of America's youth. I love it. Is that liken to "everybody must win" or "everybody has to be the same" or "wealth redistribution- Its only fair that everybody have it". Also, should I tell my straight A daughter to go ahead and make a couple of B's and C's. That would only be fair to the students who don't care and are failing. Wow, I wonder if I am rambling on so much on this one because I feel left out from the ramblers or should I say mumblers.
Beach Fanatic
I do admire your desire and compassion for helping children succeed. If you want to start helping kids be more successful, here are a few ideas Obama could discuss:
- start keeping score in all levels of sports
- bring back the occasional spanking
- get rid of all the ritalin and bs mood swing drugs
- and please take their helmets off
Hippie parenting has lead to the wussification of America's youth.
Hippie parenting is not the topic of this thread. The topic is this:
Is is WRONG for the PRESIDENT of these UNITED States to say "Hey kids - school's back! Do you very best so that you'll go far. YOU CAN DO IT!"
I'm with you on the pharmaceuticals though ;-)
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Hippie parenting is not the topic of this thread. The topic is this:
Is is WRONG for the PRESIDENT of these UNITED States to say "Hey kids - school's back! Do you very best so that you'll go far. YOU CAN DO IT!"
I'm with you on the pharmaceuticals though ;-)
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I've noticed lately that the thread topics lately have been mutating, but not in the usual manner. It seems the original posters are changing them as they go along. This makes me question their credibility and intent and turns the thread into nothing more than some sort of wingnut idea stew.
Beach Fanatic
I've noticed lately that the thread topics lately have been mutating, but not in the usual manner. It seems the original posters are changing them as they go along. This makes me question their credibility and intent and turns the thread into nothing more than some sort of wingnut idea stew.
Satan- quit being paranoid.
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