Brainstorming on the Topic
Focus Questions Addressed in Lesson:
(Based Specifically off Common Core 9-10 Language Arts Standards)
Focus Questions Addressed through Analysis of Inspirational Speeches:
- How can I cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text? (CCSS 9:RIT.1)
- How can I determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text? (CCSS 9.RIT.2)
- How can I determine the words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings? (CCSS 9:RIT.4)
- How can I write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence? (CCSS 9.W.1)
- How can I produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience? (CCSS 9.W.4)
- How can I present information and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task? (CCSS 9.SL.4)
- How can I make strategic use of digital media in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest? (CCSS 9.SL.5)
- How can I demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking? (CCSS 9.L.1)
- How can I demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing? (CCSS 9.L.2)
