PS.ELAR.1.A
Recognize the influence of classical rhetoric in shaping Western thought.
Public Speaking I, II, III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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Skills
- recognize (influence of classical rhetoric) #dok1
- identify (connections between classical rhetoric and Western thought) #dok2
- explain (how classical rhetoric has shaped Western thought) #dok2
- analyze (impacts of classical rhetoric on modern ideas and practices) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can recognize examples of classical rhetoric in historical and contemporary contexts. #dok1
- I can identify the ways classical rhetoric has influenced Western ideas and communication. #dok2
- I can explain the connection between classical rhetorical principles and Western thought. #dok2
- I can analyze the effects of classical rhetoric on developments in Western philosophy, politics, and society. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Classical rhetoric has shaped the foundations of Western thought and communication.
- Recognizing the enduring influence of classical rhetoric helps us understand contemporary speech, argument, and public discourse.
Essential Questions
- What is classical rhetoric and who were its major contributors?
- In what ways has classical rhetoric influenced Western thought and communication?
- Why is it important to recognize the roots of rhetorical strategies in modern discourse?
- How can understanding classical rhetoric help us analyze contemporary public speaking?
- What examples from history illustrate the impact of classical rhetoric on Western society?