Baker - Honors World Lit.
Mon. 12/7
Essential Question/Learning Targets:
ELAGSE9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts,
using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence
ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.
ELAGSE9-10L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
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How are the components of rhetoric applied to the creation and delivery of persuasive
speeches?
Activator: NoRedInk- Introductory Clauses & Phrases
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
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Review Arguments & Rhetorical Strategies & SOAPS Strategy
Read & Listen to “The Girl Who silenced the UN…” & complete speech analysis
Discuss “The Girl Who silenced the UN…” & speech analysis
Summarizer:
 Students will analyze arguments in numerous speeches in order to fully comprehend an author’s
use of rhetorical strategies.
Differentiation:
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Students will be able to utilize varying levels of analysis and knowledge in order to
demonstrate their perspectives and understanding of the rhetorical strategies and arguments.
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Tues. 12/8
Essential Question/Learning Targets:
ELAGSE9-10RI5: Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by
particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text.
ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.
ELAGSE9-10L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
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How are the components of rhetoric applied to the creation and delivery of persuasive
speeches?
Activator: NoRedInk- Punctuating Clauses
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
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Review Arguments & Rhetorical Strategies & SOAPS Strategy
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Read & Listen to Steve Jobs speech-“You’ve Got To Find What You Love” & complete
speech analysis
Summarizer:
 Students will analyze arguments in numerous speeches in order to fully comprehend an author’s
use of rhetorical strategies.
Differentiation:
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Students will be able to utilize varying levels of analysis and knowledge in order to
demonstrate their perspectives and understanding of the rhetorical strategies and arguments.
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Wed. 12/9
Essential Question/Learning Targets:
ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.
ELAGSE9-10L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
ELAGSE9-10SL4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and
logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
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How are the components of rhetoric applied to the creation and delivery of persuasive
speeches?
Activator: NoRedInk- Comma Splices
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
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Group Projects- Research Various Famous Speeches & complete analysis
Present speech & analysis to class
Summarizer:
 Students will analyze arguments in numerous speeches in order to fully comprehend an author’s
use of rhetorical strategies.
Differentiation:
- Students will have the opportunity to works in flexible groups to complete research on
various speeches, in which visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learning opportunities will be
utilized according to students’ various learning styles.
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Thurs. 12/10
Essential Question/Learning Targets:
ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.
ELAGSE9-10SL4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and
logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
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How are the components of rhetoric applied to the creation and delivery of persuasive
speeches?
Activator: Prepare for Group Presentations
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
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Group Projects- Research Various Famous Speeches & complete analysis
Present speech & analysis to class
Summarizer:
 Students will analyze arguments in numerous speeches in order to fully comprehend an author’s
use of rhetorical strategies.
Differentiation:
- Students will have the opportunity to works in flexible groups to complete research on
various speeches, in which visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learning opportunities will be
utilized according to students’ various learning styles.
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Fri. 12/11
Essential Question/Learning Targets:
ELAGSE9-10RI5: Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by
particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text.
ELAGSE9-10RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an
author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.
ELAGSE9-10L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
ELAGSE9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts,
using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence
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How are the components of rhetoric applied to the creation of persuasive arguments?
Activator: NoRedInk- Parallel Structure
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
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Review Persuasive Essay assignment & topics
View & analyze persuasive essay samples
Thesis Statement Review & practice
5 paragraph essay handout
Summarizer:
 Students will apply their knowledge of rhetoric and language as they create persuasive arguments.
Differentiation:
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Students will be able to utilize varying levels of analysis and knowledge in order to
demonstrate their perspectives and understanding of the rhetorical strategies and arguments.