Evaluating the Effectiveness of Rhetorical Devices in Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience"

In this lesson plan, students will analyze an excerpt from Henry David Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience” to determine how effectively the author uses rhetorical devices, specifically anaphora, aphorism, chiasmus, and rhetorical questions, to achieve his purpose. The lesson will also examine how Thoreau’s effort in writing this essay was a means of civic participation.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 60 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: English Language Arts, ELA, integrated civics, civics, lesson plan, Thoreau, Civil Disobedience, civic participation, close read, rhetoric, rhetorical device, anaphora, rhetorical question, chiasmus, aphorism, English
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades 6-12

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