The Art of Persuasion · Rhetoric and Argument

Public Speaking and Delivery

Students practice the delivery of original arguments focusing on vocal variety and presence.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the speaker's tone change the interpretation of a written transcript?
  2. 2In what ways can non-verbal cues reinforce or undermine a speaker's message?
  3. 3How do pauses and emphasis create a sense of urgency in a persuasive address?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.6
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Art of Persuasion
Period: Rhetoric and Argument

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