Students read literary and informational texts which use rhetoric to advance a point of view or purpose. Students understand the differences between argument, persuasion, and propaganda based on how authors uses rhetoric to advance their perspective or purpose and the impact of rhetoric on the reader/listener. Students then express their understanding by evaluating the effectiveness of the unit texts and writing their own speech using rhetorical devices.

 

Note: Located below are links to access handouts given in class.  As stated in the syllabus, students will recieve one copy in class.  However, if a student loses the copy given in class the student will be instructed to download the handout from this website at their paper and ink expense. In addition, additional classroom handouts will be posted on Google classroom.

 

10th Grade Rhetoric Student Materials.pdf