Persuasive Speeches

Essential Question:

How do American authors use language and rhetorical choices to convey their message? How can we, as writers, use language and rhetorical choices to convey our message?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking

Communication

Inquiry Question:

How do public speakers use language and rhetorical choices to convey their message?

2. Inquiry Question:

How can I use language and rhetorical choices to convey my message effectively?

Student Outcomes:

Students will identify and analyze rhetorical choices in arguments of others.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will write persuasive speeches using effective stylistic choices, organization, and evidence and reasoning that contribute to the purpose of the argument.

Skills Demonstrated:

Rhetorical analysis
Public speaking
Writing an effective argument

Standards:

Additional Skills:

Resources:

Ted Talks: “The Power of Introverts” - Susan Cain; “The Power of Silence” - Clint Smith; “Got a Meeting? Take a Walk” - Nilofer Merchant; “Life Lessons from a Volunteer Firefighter” - Mark Bezos; Rotary Club speeches

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