How to Analyze the Works of Franklin D. Roosevelt

by Mari Kesselring

Overview

This title explores the creative works of US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Works analyzed include his speeches "Fear Itself," "On Drought Conditions," "Four Freedoms," and "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy." Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Roosevelt. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617836435
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	Essential Critiques Set 4 Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1090L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Critiques 6

Chapter 2 A Closer Look at Franklin D. Roosevelt 12

Chapter 3 An Overview of "Fear Itself" 20

Chapter 4 How to Apply Biographical Criticism to "Fear Itself" 28

Chapter 5 An Overview of "On Drought Conditions" 40

Chapter 6 How to Apply Marxist Criticism to "On Drought Conditions" 48

Chapter 7 An Overview of "Four Freedoms" 58

Chapter 8 How to Apply Rhetorical Criticism to "Four Freedoms" 66

Chapter 9 An Overview of "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy" 78

Chapter 10 How to Apply Listener-Response Criticism to "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy" 84

You Critique It 96

Timeline 98

Glossary 100

Bibliography of Works and Criticism 102

Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112