Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Literature: Rhetorical Landscape
This is an introduction to a unit on the use of rhetoric in speaking or writing to persuade an audience to the desired way of thinking or action. If focuses on rhetorical techniques and the three audience appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Communications: Introduction
In this section of a textbook, students learn different techniques for writing an introduction. It provides links to information on the following topics: the role of an introduction, getting attention and interest, establishing...
The History Place
The History Place: Patrick Henry
Provides the full text of Patrick Henry's moving speech, "Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!" Content also includes background information on the circumstances facing the American colonists at the time.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: Narrative of Frederick Douglass
A brief summary of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other informational websites.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Frank Lloyd Wright and Modern American Architecture
This primary source set includes images of Wright's work, excerpts from his writings and speeches, information about his influences, and commentaries on his work. Teaching guide included.
Other
Ten Rhetoric of War Writing Projects
Created by a teacher responding to the events in Kosovo, this list is a great start for a media literacy class project. Good discussion-starting questions are included with each item on the list. Requires some independent research to...
Other
Ecg Coaching: Clean the Wax From Your Words
This article will give you a good idea of what to avoid in your speech writing. It deals with specific words and types of words that you should not use. Visit here to polish your speech.
New Zealand Ministry of Education
Nz Ministry of Education: Listen Up! Speak Up!
In this instructional activity students are given provided many opportunities to practice both informal and formal speaking skills. They begin with informal speaking in pairs, then groups of 4, etc. Then they write several drafts of a...
Curated OER
Iu School of Liberal Arts: The Frederick Douglass Papers
A comprehensive site with information on Douglass' life, genealogy, and copies of many of his papers.
Other
Univ. Of Washington: How to Make an Outline [Pdf]
Information on how to make an outline. Provides a sample.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Modifier
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify a modifier in the context of a sentence.
Other
Potus: George Washington
Comprehensive information about the presidents of the United States Comprehensive site on the American presidency includes biographies, speeches and writings, election results, odd facts and presidency highlights.
Curated OER
The "Unofficial" Pope John Paul Ii
This site contains a wealth of information on Pope John Paul II. It contains links to his writings and speeches, and to articles and stories written on the pope.
McMaster University
Mc Master University: Making Class Presentations [Pdf]
Comprehensive guide with 17 areas of suggestions and tips for delivering a successful class presentation. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.4, SL.11-12.4 Presentation