Friday, April 1 - RFK Eulogy speech and

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze persuasive speeches in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

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Quizlet on ethos, pathos, logos.

Direct Instruction

Partial Trump Speech

Guided

Annotate Trump speech for :
1. Logical Appeals
2. Emotional Appeals
3. Ethical Appeal
4. Repetition
5. Rhetorical Questions


Independent

Choose One:

Explain how RFK uses elements of persuasion in his eulogy speech for MLK, Jr. to convince the people of Indianapolis not to riot. Cite at least two pieces of textual evidence to support your answer.

OR

Explain how Donald Trump uses elements of persuasion to convince the American public that he should be the next president of the USA. Cite at least two pieces of textual evidence to support your answer.

2. Complete the Connotation / loaded word page on back of JFK speech handout. Remember, loaded words are highly emotional and the connotation usually suggests something very positive or negative. (hint: Look at the emotional appeals that you marked for loaded words).

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure
Review persuasion and introduce propaganda.

Exit Pass