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PMA 1 Review-Honors-Day 1&2-Day of Infamy cloned 9/28/2020

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Day 1
Directions:
  1. Read the background.
  2. Read the speech and write an objective summary.
  3. Answer the Central Idea standards-based questions.
“Day of Infamy” Speech by President Franklin D. Roosevelt 1941

Background: On December 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, a United States naval base in Hawaii. This attack drew America into World War II. Franklin D. Roosevelt or “FDR” delivered this speech to a Joint Session of Congress on December 8, 1941, a day after the attack.

1 Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives:

2 Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

3 The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.
4 Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.

5 It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

6 The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
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Roosevelt believes that the Japanese actions before the attack on Pearl Harbor were...

7 Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

8 Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

9 Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

10 Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

11 Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

12 And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

13 Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
14 As Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.

15 No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

16 I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.

17 Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger.

18 With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph — so help us God.

19 I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.
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Roosevelt hopes that the U.S. will respond to the attack by...

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Objective Summary of the Text:

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Part A: Which Statement most accurately describes Roosevelt’s central idea? (RI 1.2)

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3. What evidence best support this answer?

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Revision of Knowledge
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4. Part B: Which detail helps develop the correct answer to Part A? (RI 1.1)

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4. Explain how this evidence supports Part A (question 3).

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Revision of Knowledge
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Day 2
Directions:
1. Annotate each chunk for rhetorical appeals.
a. Emotional, credibility, logical
2. Answer the Standards-Based Questions and provide evidence.
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Underline for rhetorical appeals in orange. (On the left side, top box select the color, under color select 'line')

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Underline for rhetorical appeals in orange. (On the left side, top box select the color, under color select 'line')

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12Part A: Roosevelt begins paragraphs 8-11 with little variation of the words “Last night Japanese forces…” Why is this structure effective in helping Roosevelt make his argument? (RI 2.5)

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What evidence best supports the answer?

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Revision of Knowledge
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Part B: Which aspect of the speech provides support for the answer to Part A? (RI 1.1)

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Explain how this evidence supports Part A.

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Revision of Knowledge
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Part A: What is Roosevelt’s overall purpose in his speech? (RI 2.6)

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What evidence best supports the answer?

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Revision of Knowledge
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Part B: Which paragraph from the speech most directly supports the answer to Part A? (RI 1.1)

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What evidence best supports the answer?

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Revision of Knowledge
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In what way does Roosevelt use a rhetorical device in paragraph 7-11 to advance his purpose? (RI 2.6)

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What evidence best supports the answer?

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Revision of Knowledge
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Part A: Read the following sentence from paragraph 15. (RI 2.4)

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

What is the meaning of premeditated as used in the paragraph?

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What evidence best supports the answer?

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Revision of Knowledge
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11. Part B: Which sentence helps the reader understand the meaning of premeditated? (RI1.1)

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Explain how this evidence supports Part A.

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Revision of Knowledge
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12. Reread paragraphs 14-18. Select the two underlined sentences that best develop the idea that Roosevelt believes his country has an advantage over the Japanese Empire in the upcoming war. (RI 2.5)

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Explain how this evidence develops the idea that Roosevelt believes his country has an advantage over the Japanese Empire in the upcoming war.

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Revision of Knowledge
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