Included here are step-by-step instructions for conducting a close reading of The Voice That Challenged a Nation by Russell Freedman. After an individual and class reading, class members read carefully through the text excerpt, responding to the provided text-dependent questions. Once they have completed the reading, pupils can respond with an argumentative essay, using information from the close reading as evidence for their claims. There is not much information on the essay; however, extension activities and other additional materials are attached to the end of the plan.