Name _____________________________________________________________
Period ____
“The Great Society”
Directions: You will need your copy of the “The Great Society” transcript in order to complete this sheet. Look back
as often as necessary to answer the questions. You DO NOT need to write in complete sentences, but you must give
specific examples from the transcript!
1.
What words are repeated in the speech? Why do you think they are repeated?
2.
What are TWO of the important ideas in the speech? How do you know they are important?
3.
According to President Johnson what THREE things are needed for a “great society?”
4.
Give TWO specific examples of President Johnson using persuasion in his speech.
(use the back of this sheet if necessary)