2015 State of the Union Address

Name____________________ Period_____

Listen to the presidents speech pick out specific ideas he has

regarding the following topicsbullet points are OK:

Taxes/ The Economy/Unemployment:

As the president speaks, he will stop for applause. Make a mark each
time there is a standing ovation. If you can, also mark when only ONE
party gives him a standing ovation. Democrats will be on the his right,
and Republicans will be on his left:

Standing Ovations from Everyone

Democrats Only

Republicans Only

Iraq/Afghanistan/Terrorism:

As the president speaks some politicians will be seen doing things

that imply they are bored or not paying attention (they all received a
copy of the speech earlier in the day). What sorts of things do you see
them doing?

Obamacare/The Affordable Care Act:

Immigration:

The media usually focus on people in the audience who are

noteworthy. What potential presidential candidates did the TV stations
focus on during the presidents speech (usually they will put the
persons name on to indicate who they are)?