James Clyburn

LISTEN

James Enos Clyburn is an American politician and a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Listen to this interview between James Clyburn and his granddaughter about a time he wanted to give up. You will have a quiz on this listening.  Also, listen for his use of noun clauses. 

Play media comment.

TASK

Answer these questions in your post: 

• Think of a time you have wanted to give up. 
• Why did you want to give up? What happened?
• Pay attention to the verb tenses you use in your post!
• Use at least ONE noun clause in your response.

Respond to two of your classmates' posts

Respond in a meaningful way to something specific in your classmate's post. You could respond to something interesting or surprising in the post. You might ask your classmate questions about their post. You could connect with your classmate about a similar situation you have had in your own life. You can also give feedback about the verb tenses your classmate used in their post.

Please click the "Gear" below to see the grading rubric so you can be sure to get 100% on discussion posts!