The Power of Persuasion · Informational Writing
Comparative Analysis of Mediums
Comparing how the same topic is presented across different formats like text, video, and interactive media.
Key Questions
- 1How does the medium of delivery change the impact of a message?
- 2What information is lost or gained when a speech is transcribed into text?
- 3How do visual elements in a video documentary enhance or distract from the factual content?
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.7
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Power of Persuasion
Period: Informational Writing
Suggested Methodologies
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