PS.ELAR.8.B
Critique speeches using knowledge of rhetorical principles.
Public Speaking I, II, III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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Skills
- critique (speeches using knowledge of rhetorical principles) #dok3
- analyze (the application of rhetorical principles in speeches) #dok3
- evaluate (effectiveness of rhetorical strategies in speeches) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify key rhetorical principles within a speech. #dok1
- I can distinguish between different rhetorical strategies. #dok2
- I can analyze how a speaker uses rhetorical principles to persuade an audience. #dok3
- I can critique a speech by evaluating the effectiveness of its rhetorical techniques. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective speech analysis requires both an understanding of rhetorical principles and the ability to apply that knowledge to real-world examples.
- Critiquing speeches promotes critical thinking about how language and strategy influence audience response.
Essential Questions
- What are the essential rhetorical principles used in public speaking?
- How can we identify the use of rhetorical strategies in a speech?
- Why is it important to critique speeches using knowledge of rhetorical principles?
- How do rhetorical choices impact an audience’s understanding and engagement?
- What criteria should we use when evaluating the effectiveness of a speaker’s rhetorical techniques?