Read the conclusion from a student’s rhetorical analysis essay. Natalie Wexler effectively argues that reform in civics education is needed. She believes that "Instead of rethinking civics, we need to rethink basic assumptions about teaching and learning." She juxtaposes current teaching methods like "action civics" with new ideas like the use of journalism. This compels the audience to consider how reform can help students engage in their communities and understand multiple perspectives on issues. She also appeals to authority to make her claim. She effectively explains why it is more important to reconsider principles of teaching and learning when considering how to improve civics education.

Which sentence could be added to improve this conclusion?

A. Wexler blames weaknesses in our educational system for why many students do not know facts about history.

B. Wexler cites expert research that current methods are resulting in a disheartening lack of civics knowledge.

C. Wexler cares a great deal about the topic and is an expert in educational reform.

D. Wexler relies on strong reasoning, but some of her points are rooted more in opinion than in fact.

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)

that his long years of service outweigh any faults he may have had.

he wanted to be remembered for the good things he did, one of those being when he gave up office so others would follow suit, but george washington wasn’t a man who thought he was perfect, he knew he made mistakes. he was a very talented soldier with a natural gift of tactic.

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