The Tasks of Our Time: Paraphrasing President Biden's Inaugural Address

In this lesson, students will learn the basic rules for effective paraphrasing. Students will read the 2021 inaugural address of President Joseph Biden. They will paraphrase several key sections to sharpen their paraphrasing skills and deepen their knowledge of the United States’ foundational principles referenced in the address. Students will also answer text-dependent questions to further analyze President Biden’s address.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: English Language Arts, ELA, civics, integrated civics, paraphrase, paraphrasing, presidential speeches, inaugural addresses, President Joe Biden, Joseph Biden, nonfiction texts, 2020 election, lesson plans, rhetorical devices, rhetorical questions, allusion, American principles, foundational principles
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  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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