Rhetoric for Persuasion in Political Speech

In this lesson plan, students analyze the language of a speech delivered by William Jennings Bryan (1896) in opposition to the Gold Standard and in support of bimetallism. The analysis will focus on connotation and bias in Bryan’s word choice. This lesson addresses the term rhetoric and the definitions and features of the rhetorical appeal, pathos.

Students will read the speech and analyze the use of connotative language that was used by Bryan to express a politically biased message.
Resource ID#: 201663 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: English Language Arts, ELA, integrated civics, civics, lesson plan, Cross of Gold, William Jennings Bryan, populism, Gold Standard, bimetallism, bias, pathos, emotional appeals, connotation, connotative language, rhetoric, persuasion, political communication, political speech, political bias, text evidence, fixed rate of exchange, political cartoon, rhetorical appeals
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades 6-12

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