Excerpt from inaugural address, jan. 20, 1961

john f. kennedy

…and so, my fellow americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.

martice read kennedy's speech in english class and this portion really had an impact. he decided to become a volunteer. he decided to write his next essay as a classification essay to rate volunteer opportunities in his town. this would him break down the options so he could further investigate volunteer opportunities - and probably add another 'a' to his english grades.

which task is most important in his classification essay?

a) present your vision to solve the problem. a) is wrong

b) address details from least important to most important.

c) place local volunteer agencies in order by date of creation

d) arrange or sort volunteer agencies into relevant categories.

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.

there are many stores that have sales right before christmas

q: how many performances has bebe rexha had?

a: 35

this isn't correct i don't think. im not sure? : (