John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address: Analyzing Rhetorical Devices

This lesson plan provides teachers with the tools to help students analyze President Kennedy’s inaugural address. Students will specifically examine the use of three types of rhetorical devices within the text: imagery, alliteration, and anaphora. Students will be able to practice identifying the use of these rhetorical devices and how they support President Kennedy’s purpose.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: ELA, English Language Arts, rhetoric, rhetorical devices, imagery, anaphora, alliteration, President John F. Kennedy, JFK, inaugural addresses, inaugurations, speeches, presidential speeches, presidential addresses, historical American speeches, , informational texts, literary nonfiction, Cold War, speech analysis, textual evidence, civics integration, integrated civics, 1961, teaching ideas
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades 6-12

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