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- 9th - 12th
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Students define and identify an example of an allegory, read and analyze the allegory used in George Orwell's Animal Farm, and identify the use of allegory as a rhetorical device. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students participate in an activity in which they practice paraphrasing sections of primary and secondary documents. They are to share their paraphrasing with the class to help with their confidence speaking in front of a group. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students focus on the concept of allegory by using George Orwell's, "Animal Farm." The similarities and differences of allegories and metaphors. The length of the piece is the substantial difference which is exemplified in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and analyze Iago's rhetoric in specific monologues and dialogues with other characters, examine what Iago says and how he says it, define some basic rhetorical terms, and discover the sometimes dangerous power of language. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create a short multi-media public service announcement aimed at increasing voter participation after determining how the issues can impact their communities. They apply critical viewing skills while determining the effectiveness of public service announcements. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students participate in the first part of a developmental lesson about public speaking. It examines the rhetorical devices in a strong speech and leads them to carefully examine another speech. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students consider rhetorical devices in speeches and then make an informed selection of effective rhetorical devices for a controversial topic presentation. Students present their findings using presentation software. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research, design, rehearse, record, and present a 60 second Public Service Announcement, based on Columbus' arrival in the America. The students, working in groups, utilize the design process in creating their PSA. This lesson can be adapted for other subjects. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students brainstorm the things that a person should and should not do when speaking publicly and what impression these behaviors create. They identify the components that constitute an effective overall presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the rubric created in the Explore Lesson to help them craft an effective oral presentation worthy of a formal governmental hearing. They polish their oral presentations that are based on their position papers through guided practice with their peersl Full Review »

