English 11 · Week 3 · Foundations of the American Voice
Rhetoric of Revolution
Analyzing persuasive rhetoric in revolutionary era writing.
- Students will
- Students analyze rhetorical strategies in revolutionary era writing.
- SEL skill
- Pause and judge an emotional appeal before accepting it
- What it looks like
- Students notice how fear and hope are used to move people.
- Content focus
- Persuasive rhetoric of the revolution
- Format
- Small group problem-solving
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.11-12.6: Reading: Informational Text, Grades 11 to 12, Standard 6
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.11-12.7 Evaluating language choices
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Meaning Making
- Works with: Any nonfiction
Fits these textbook chapters
- StudySync Grade 11, Unit 1: We the People
- myPerspectives English Language Arts Grade 11, Unit 1: Writing Freedom
- HMH Collections Grade 11, Collection 2: Building a Democracy
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