1.5-2
DOK
1& 2
(1.1)
(1.2)
2.5-3
DOK 3
(1.1)
(1.2)
CO State Standards:
 (1.1) Oral Expression & Listening – Verbal and non-verbal cues impact the intent of communication
 (1.2) Oral Expression & Listening – Validity of a message is determined by its accuracy and relevance
3.5-4
DOK 4
(1.1)
(1.2)
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The student will deliver an oral presentation to analyze the rhetorical devices found within a speech using effective, engaging, sophisticated communication skills (1.1.a-c): o o o o
Clear enunciation and varied tone that demonstrate interest in presentation topic
Formal, academic, and appropriate vocabulary
Thoughtful organization of information
Nonverbal gestures, including professional, confident body language, a positive attitude, and appropriate eye contact with entire audience
The student will identify, explain, and use content-specific vocabulary terminology or jargon that demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the topic of rhetorical devices (1.1.e): o o o
The student will identify and explain 6 or more rhetorical devices found within the speech, including evaluation of speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of rhetoric and
assessment of word choice, points of emphasis, and tone (1.2.c)
The student will analyze the effect of each rhetorical device on the audience
The student will connect several rhetorical devices within one quote or example
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The student will deliver an oral presentation to analyze the rhetorical devices found within a speech using effective communication skills (1.1.a-c): o
Clear enunciation o o
Formal and appropriate vocabulary
Effective organization of information o
Nonverbal gestures, including appropriate body language and eye contact with some or
most of the audience
The student will identify, explain, and use content-specific vocabulary terminology or jargon that demonstrates a sufficient understanding of the topic of rhetorical devices (1.1.e): o
The student will identify and explain 4-5 rhetorical devices found within the speech, o including summary of speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of rhetoric (1.2.c)
The student will analyze the effect of each rhetorical device on the audience
The student will deliver an oral presentation to sometimes correctly identify the rhetorical
devices found within a speech demonstrating limited communication skills: o
Unclear or poor enunciation or inaudible o o o
Informal or inappropriate vocabulary
Unclear or no organization of information
Nonverbal gestures, including inappropriate body language (fidgeting, unprofessional posture, unrehearsed movement, insufficient eye contact or eye contact only with the teacher)
The student will identify, explain, and use limited content-specific vocabulary terminology or
jargon that demonstrates a basic or insufficient/developing understanding of the topic of
rhetorical devices: o o
The student will identify 1-2 rhetorical devices found within the speech
The student will attempt to analyze the effect of at least 1 rhetorical device on the audience

CO State Standards:
 (2.2) Reading for All Purposes – Ideas synthesized from informational texts serve a purpose
 (2.3) Reading for All Purposes – Knowledge of language, including syntax and grammar, influence the understanding of literary, persuasive, and informational texts
3.5-4
DOK 4
(2.2)
(2.3)
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The student will cite strong, thorough, and insightful evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as analytical inferences drawn from the text (2.2.a.i)
The student will determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, technical and rhetorical meanings; analyze how an author
uses and refines the meaning of a key term(s) over the course of a text (2.2.b.i) o
The student will demonstrate applicable and sophisticated knowledge and o
understanding of 6 or more rhetorical devices found within the speech
The student will perceptively analyze and evaluate the significance and effectiveness of the structure used by a speaker, including whether the speaker’s point is clear,
convincing, and engaging (2.2.b.iii)
The student will demonstrate analytical knowledge of language as it applies to the unit guiding question: How can language and literature create change? o
The student will apply knowledge of historical, social, and cultural context to speech o
The student will discuss the significance or importance of the speech or speaker
The student will demonstrate perceptive interpretation of figurative language and word
relationships in context and analyze their role and significance to the text (2.3.c.i)
Accurately apply unit terms (rhetorical devices) at the college and career readiness level;
demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge (2.3.d)
2.5-3
DOK 3
(2.2)
(2.3)
1.5-2
DOK
1& 2
(2.2)
(2.3)
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The student will cite accurate evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as some inferences drawn from the text (2.2.a.i)
The student will determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, technical and rhetorical meanings; analyze how an author
uses and refines the meaning of a key term(s) over the course of a text (2.2.b.i) o o
The student will demonstrate sufficient understanding of4-5 rhetorical devices found within the speech
The student will sometimes analyze and evaluate the significance of the structure used by a speaker (2.2.b.iii)
The student will demonstrate general knowledge of language as it applies to the unit guiding question: How can language and literature create change? o
The student will apply some knowledge of historical, social, or cultural context to speech
The student will demonstrate mostly correct understanding of figurative language and
sometimes analyze their role and significance to the text (2.3.c.i)
The student will cite some evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly (2.2.a.i)
The student will demonstrate sufficient understanding of1-2 rhetorical devices found within the speech and will sometimes analyze and evaluate the significance of the structure used by a speaker (2.2.b.iii)
The student will demonstrate limited or incorrect knowledge of language as it applies to the unit guiding question: How can language and literature create change? o
The student may not apply knowledge of historical, social, or cultural context to speech
The student will demonstrate limited or incorrect understanding of figurative language and
may not analyze their role and significance to the text (2.3.c.i)