English 11 · Week 12 · The American Dream and Belonging
Rhetorical Analysis Essay
Writing a rhetorical analysis of a speech.
- Students will
- Students write a rhetorical analysis paragraph explaining how a speaker achieves a purpose.
- SEL skill
- Analyze persuasion calmly and describe its effect without judging the person
- What it looks like
- Students analyze persuasion critically and calmly.
- Content focus
- Rhetorical analysis essay
- Format
- Partner exchange
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
- W.11-12.2: Writing, Grades 11 to 12, Standard 2
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.11-12.10 Writing; ELD.PII.11-12.1 Understanding text structure
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Effective Expression
- Works with: Writing
Fits these textbook chapters
- StudySync Grade 11, Unit 2: The Individual
- myPerspectives English Language Arts Grade 11, Unit 3: Power, Protest, and Change
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