PS.ELAR.1.F
Apply knowledge and understanding of rhetoric to analyze and evaluate oral or written speeches.
Public Speaking I, II, III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.Vocabulary
knowledgeunderstandingrhetoricoral speecheswritten speechesanalysisevaluation
Skills
- apply (knowledge of rhetoric) #dok3
- analyze (oral speeches) #dok3
- analyze (written speeches) #dok3
- evaluate (oral speeches) #dok3
- evaluate (written speeches) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define rhetoric and describe its main components. #dok1
- I can identify elements of rhetoric in a speech. #dok1
- I can explain how rhetoric influences the effectiveness of speeches. #dok2
- I can distinguish between rhetorical strategies used in oral and written speeches. #dok2
- I can apply my understanding of rhetoric to analyze the purpose and effectiveness of an oral speech. #dok3
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of rhetorical strategies in a written speech, providing evidence for my judgments. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Rhetoric is a foundational tool for analyzing and interpreting both oral and written speeches.
- Applying knowledge of rhetoric enhances the ability to critically evaluate the purpose and effectiveness of communication.
Essential Questions
- What are the essential components of rhetoric that apply to speeches?
- How does an understanding of rhetoric deepen our analysis of oral and written speeches?
- In what ways can rhetorical strategies impact the effectiveness of a speech?
- What methods can we use to critically evaluate the use of rhetoric in different speech formats?
- How do rhetorical choices shape the audience’s understanding or response to a message?