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The Power of a Speech
Kind of Activity:
Performance
Objective:
Students will analyze what makes a speech effective and use that information to perform one of Michelle Obama's speeches.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.3
Structure:
As a class, students will watch some of Michelle's most famous speeches over the course of her time in the White House. Find several options here, here, and here.
Begin a classwide discussion about why Michelle's speeches are so powerful and impactful. What specific qualities make them so? Consider her word choices, tone, and emphasis....
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