Famous Speeches

Lesson 5
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ELA

Unit 4

12th Grade

Lesson 5 of 16

Objective


Analyze the rhetorical choices Obama makes to develop his argument. 

Readings and Materials


  • Speech: “A More Perfect Union” by Barack Obama 

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Analyze the rhetorical choices Obama makes to develop his argument. Write at least two body paragraphs that include evidence from the speech.

Key Questions


  • What must a rhetorical analysis include in order to be complete and thorough?

Notes


Instructional Notes

  • It is recommended that the teacher use student writing from previous lessons as examples and non-examples of thorough rhetorical analysis that contains all the necessary pieces. 
  • The teacher should circulate as students write, looking for evidence that students can:
    1. Accurately identify and explain the device used
    2. Accurately explain the appeal
    3. Synthesize how this appeal will persuade this audience

Next

Analyze the rhetorical choices Henry makes to develop his argument. 

Draft an analysis that demonstrates effective and comprehensive reasoning.

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