Question

Part 5: Independent Practice

Which sentence from the speech best supports the idea that President Obama thinks studen.
must take responsibility for their own futures?
A “Now, that doesn't always mean that you have to have a perfect score on every assignment."
(lines 4 and 5)
B “Down the road, those will be the traits that will help you succeed, as well--the traits
that will lead you to invent a device that makes an iPad look like a stone tablet."
(lines 24 and 25)
C "Your first obligation is to make sure that you're preparing yourself for college and career.”
(line 39)
D “Soon enough, you will be the ones leading our businesses and leading our government."
(line 44)

Answer 1

C. “Your first obligation is to make sure that you’re preparing yourself for college and career.” would be your answer because he is stating that you must make sure you have what you need to live a fulfilling life, giving advice to put your futures first and take responsibility of it by accomplishing your goals.