High School Source Analysis: Rhetorical Appeals in the Declaration of Independence

In this activity, designed for students in the debate classroom, students will use prior knowledge on ethos, logos, and pathos to analyze the grievances in the Declaration of Independence and classify the rhetorical appeals in each.
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: civics, integrated civics, Declaration of Independence, speech, debate, ethos, logos, pathos, American History, rhetorical appeals, founding documents, ELA, rhetoric
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet,  Text Resource, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: Civics & Debate Initiative Teacher Resources

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