Details
Pages
54 Pages
Subject
ELA, English as a Second Language (ESL), Literature & Poetry
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
Kindergarten, Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Ed, Higher Ed
Resource Type
Activities, Assessments, Projects
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Complete 4-Week Unit Plan - 54 Pages
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Unit Description: Speech in the Virginia Convention by Patrick HenryIn this dynamic unit, students will explore the powerful rhetoric and persuasive techniques used in Patrick Henry's famous Speech in the Virginia Convention. Delivered in 1775, this speech played a crucial role in inspiring the American colonies to take up arms against Britain, urging them toward independence and freedom. Through in-depth analysis of Henry's words, students will examine the historical context of the American Revolution and the strategies used by Henry to rally support for the cause.
Throughout the unit, students will engage in critical discussions, perform collaborative projects, and analyze key themes such as freedom, resistance, and the consequences of inaction. Using close readings, rhetorical analysis, and historical exploration, students will gain a deeper understanding of the power of persuasive speech and its lasting impact on American history.
By the end of the unit, students will be able to identify and analyze various rhetorical strategies such as ethos, pathos, logos, repetition, and parallelism, and they will understand how these devices work together to persuade an audience. This unit not only sharpens analytical and critical thinking skills but also empowers students to recognize the enduring relevance of Henry's speech in today's world.
This unit offers engaging activities, collaborative learning experiences, and writing assignments that foster personal connections to the material, ensuring that students not only gain insight into the rhetoric of the past but also develop their skills in persuasive communication for the future.
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Unit Description: Speech in the Virginia Convention by Patrick HenryIn this dynamic unit, students will explore the powerful rhetoric and persuasive techniques used in Patrick Henry's famous Speech in the Virginia Convention. Delivered in 1775, this speech played a crucial role in inspiring the American colonies to take up arms against Britain, urging them toward independence and freedom. Through in-depth analysis of Henry's words, students will examine the historical context of the American Revolution and the strategies used by Henry to rally support for the cause.
Throughout the unit, students will engage in critical discussions, perform collaborative projects, and analyze key themes such as freedom, resistance, and the consequences of inaction. Using close readings, rhetorical analysis, and historical exploration, students will gain a deeper understanding of the power of persuasive speech and its lasting impact on American history.
By the end of the unit, students will be able to identify and analyze various rhetorical strategies such as ethos, pathos, logos, repetition, and parallelism, and they will understand how these devices work together to persuade an audience. This unit not only sharpens analytical and critical thinking skills but also empowers students to recognize the enduring relevance of Henry's speech in today's world.
This unit offers engaging activities, collaborative learning experiences, and writing assignments that foster personal connections to the material, ensuring that students not only gain insight into the rhetoric of the past but also develop their skills in persuasive communication for the future.
Complete 4-Week Unit Plan - 54 Pages ** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed** Includes: * Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all. * Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4) *... more