Understanding Informational Texts
In this Speech unit, students will be immersed in a study of informational texts, including listening to and evaluating speeches. Students analyze the central idea of texts, including speeches. They will be asked to evaluate a speaker's claims, point of view, and use of rhetoric.
In writing students will complete two informational pieces: a piece on a nonfiction topic and a piece stating their opinion of a text or topic to be turned into a speech.
How do I effectively gather information? How do I know if an argument is strong or weak?
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