English 10 · Week 12 · Global Argument and Research
Analyzing Speeches for Change
Rhetoric in speeches by global leaders and activists.
- Students will
- Students analyze how a speaker uses rhetoric to advance a purpose.
- SEL skill
- Notice how an emotional appeal affects you before judging it
- What it looks like
- Students recognize how emotional appeals move them and evaluate them thoughtfully.
- Content focus
- Rhetoric in speeches for change
- Format
- Collaborative analysis
Responsible decision-making
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What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- RI.9-10.6: Reading: Informational Text, Grades 9 to 10, Standard 6
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.9-10.7 Evaluating language choices
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Meaning Making
- Works with: Any nonfiction
Fits these textbook chapters
- StudySync Grade 10, Unit 2: Taking a Stand
- myPerspectives English Language Arts Grade 10, Unit 3: Extending Freedom's Reach
- HMH Collections Grade 10, Collection 6: Hard-Won Liberty
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More responsible decision-making activities for English 10
- Argument: Taking a Stand Responsible decision-makingWriting a claim about a global issue with honest evidence.
- Media Literacy: Global News Responsible decision-makingComparing international coverage of one event.
- Synthesizing Sources Responsible decision-makingSynthesizing sources honestly and disclosing AI help.
- Tragedy and Choice Responsible decision-makingTragic flaws and the choices that lead to downfall.
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