States of the Union
Overview
Students compare and contrast key words and themes from presidential State of the Union addresses and then consider what themes they think should be emphasized in the next State of the Union address.
Related Resources
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Table of all SOTU Messages and Addresses
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History, Evolution, and Practices of the President’s State of the Union Address
FAQs
Grade
High School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
guided primary source analysis, party platforms, political parties, state of the union address, u.s. presidents
Author
Primary Source Nexus
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