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The Quotable Roosevelt Lesson I: The First Modern President Lesson II: Video DBQ (three parts) Lesson III: The Quotable Roosevelt
Read objectives for the entire lesson series. Theodore Roosevelt is the "man in the arena." As a preview home work assignment, students will read Theodore Roosevelt's famous "man in the arena" speech, and complete questions that serve as a segue into the main portion of the task. An excerpt of Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" speech. Entire speech.
Questions 1. Explain two reasons why Theodore Roosevelt admires the "man in the arena." 2. What is Theodore Roosevelt's view of critics? Explain. 3. Make a list of three people in "the arena" that you admire. Explain. Discuss the first two questions in class, then list the names of the people the students admire on the board. 1. Discuss their professional fields 2. Identify the similarities among them. 3. Are there many political leaders on the list? Discuss why or why not.
Video clips and constructed response questions Choose one of the below quotes. 1. View the clip associated with the quote. 2. Answer the constructed response questions that follow the clip. 3. Using the media center and any additional sources of information, write a brief (1-2 pages) paper that explains the historical meaning of the quote and describes specifically how Theodore Roosevelt put these words into action.
Quotes "A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. More than that no man is entitled, and less than that no man shall have." - Speech to veterans, Springfield, Illinois, July 4, 1903 American Presidents clip #3 According to Theodore Roosevelt who ultimately should rule government? Explain.___________________________________________ American Presidents clip #62 Identify three examples of why Theodore Roosevelt is called the "first modern President." _________________________________________ American Writers clip #12 Describe two beliefs that prove he is "for the people." _____________________________________________ "I have a perfect horror of words not backed up by deeds." -Oyster Bay, N.Y., July 7,1915 American Presidents clip #51 Explain two reasons why Theodore Roosevelt admired Booker T. Washington.____________________________________________ American Presidents clip #54 List three important jobs T.R. held in his lifetime. __________________________________________ American Presidents clip #62 Identify three examples of why Theodore Roosevelt is called the "first modern president." ______________________________________________ "I don't think any President enjoyed himself more than I did. Moreover, I don't think any ex-President enjoyed himself more." - University of Cambridge, England, May 26, 1910 Miller clip #1 Describe three ways that illustrate Theodore Roosevelt as a high energy "go-getter." __________________________________________________ American Presidents clips #59 and #62 Identify three reasons why Theodore Roosevelt was, and still remains, such a popular figure.____________________________________________________ American Presidents clip #65 Describe ways how Theodore Roosevelt lived an enthusiastic, full life. _____________________________________________
Activity As a wrap up activity students will demonstrate how the actions and quotations of more modern presidents have evidenced being influenced by Theodore Roosevelt. "We have nothing to fear, but fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt *"The buck stops here."* - Harry S. Truman *"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."* -John F. Kennedy For all three quotes students will create a graphic organizer that briefly addresses the following: 1. The meaning of the quote. 2. One way in which the quote displays an action or an idea of Theodore Roosevelt. 3. One example of how this president was influenced by Theodore Roosevelt. Entire American Presidents Program

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