Voting for Change: Analyzing LBJ's Rhetorical Devices

This resource provides the tools to help students analyze the rhetorical devices in one of the most pivotal speeches of the civil rights movement. In 1965, President Johnson addressed Congress and the nation in the wake of the events in Selma, Alabama. The American public had been jolted by scenes of state troopers attacking peaceful marchers.

Just days later, President Johnson addressed the nation to promote the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He skillfully drove home his purpose through the use of two rhetorical devices: imagery and anaphora. This resource will help students analyze his use of these devices and how they strengthen his speech.
Resource ID#: 199915 Type: Teaching Idea
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: English Language Arts, ELA, Lyndon B. Johnson, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Blood Sunday, Selma, Alabama, civil rights movment, speeches, historical speeches, American speeches, presidential speeches, LBJ, anaphora, imagery, rhetorical devices, civics, integrated civics, voting rights, teaching ideas
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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