The Art of Persuasion: Rhetoric and Media · Speaking & Listening
Public Speaking and Debate
Practicing the delivery of persuasive arguments through formal debates and oral presentations.
Key Questions
- 1How does vocal variety and pacing affect the impact of a spoken argument?
- 2What strategies are most effective for responding to a counterargument during a live debate?
- 3How can body language reinforce the speaker's message and confidence?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Oral Communication - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Art of Persuasion: Rhetoric and Media
Period: Speaking & Listening
Suggested Methodologies
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