The Rhetoric of Roosevelt

This teaching resource provides the tools to help students analyze the use of rhetorical appeals in President Franklin Roosevelt’s speech, “A Day that Will Live in Infamy.” The president delivered this powerful speech in the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Students will analyze Roosevelt’s use of ethos, pathos, and logos in his address to Congress and the American people. 
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: civics, integrated civics, ethos, logos, pathos, rhetorical appeals, Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, FDR, Informational text, speech analysis, December 8, 1941, Day of Infamy, textual evidence, Preamble of the Constitution, English Language Arts, ELA, teaching ideas, World War II, WWII, historical American speeches, speeches, literary nonfiction, presidential speeches, presidential addresses
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet,  Text Resource, 
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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