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Pupils read speeches and identify the main idea as well as the literary techniques employed, paying careful attention to the persuasion and repetition elements that each speech possesses. Using a graphic organizer, they analyze, synthesize and evaluate each work. They finish by presenting a debate arguing either for or against the speech contents. 

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main ideas, central ideas, giving speeches, oral presentations, persuasion

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main idea, persuasion, repetition, speeches, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
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Project-Based Learning

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