Prompt:
Write a critique of the two speeches given at the Berlin Wall by President Kennedy and President Reagan on which speech
was more effective. You should address your critique to future world leaders. You will notice that although both speeches
hope to change the thinking of the Eastern Bloc, each had a different approach. Within your critique, you need to propose
a claim and counter claim that identifies the most effective speech. Make sure you support your ideas with key details from
the speeches, as well as with facts. Your concluding statement should ask future leaders to include the techniques you
found most favorable. Focus on the following questions to help you prepare your essay:
• What was Kennedy's approach?
• What was Reagan's approach?
• How are the speeches similar?
• How are they different?
• Which speech do you think was most effective? Why?
• Why would other listeners disagree?