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Evaluating Oral Presentation

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Sixth graders examine the use of rhetorical devices in oral presentations. In this rhetorical device lesson, 6th graders watch a newscast of a major TV news personality to observe how speech patterns and rhythms are used effectively. They practice reading a newscast and presenting it. The lesson is tiered by learning style.

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oral presentations, public speaking, rhetorical devices, rhetoric

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oral presentations, rhetorical devices, rhythm, timing of speech, english language arts
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Grade
6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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