Rhetoric is the key to character. Scholars work through four activities using documentary films to complete rhetoric analysis. Learners participate in writing a note to a friend and then analyze their own writing. They also view clips from films to get a better understanding of style.

Concepts

film, compositions, advanced placement, rhetoric

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Preface the lesson by defining documentaries and their purposes
• Preview important terms before beginning

Classroom Considerations

• Requires access to films

Pros

• Includes learner handouts to accompany activities
• Offers a list of important terms

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.2.a