RHETORICAL DEVICES IN A SPEECH LESSON AND RESOURCES

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on using rhetorical devices in a speech.

After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:

• Acquire knowledge of the rhetorical devices used in speech.
• List comparison-sound-linguistic devices, figures of speech, and compositional techniques with examples.
• Analyse the speeches of renowned orators for rhetoric devices.
• Demonstrate the use of varied rhetoric devices in speech writing.

This Resource Includes:

• Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
• Vocabulary Overview - Rhetoric, Rhetorical Devices, Linguistic Devices
• Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Rhetorical Devices
• Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Word Search
• Success Criteria - Rhetorical Devices Checklist
• Scaffolding Notes - Rhetorical Devices Lists
• Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Speak, Think-Speak, Write-Speak
• Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 4 Online Quizzes
• Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics
• Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome
• Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - 3 Online Exercises
• Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Listening Triangles
• Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets with Answers
• Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1a/2-6
• Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive

Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:

• To challenge early finishers
• For effective tutoring
• As ESL stations and sub tubs
• As holiday work and homework
• For small group collaborations
• For an end of unit assessments
• For reinforcement and enrichment