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Remembrance of Things Past

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Engage critical and social thinking by exploring the value of language and word choice. The class considers the article "The Silence of the Historic Present" and analyzes several presidential speeches. They engage in class discussion, create posters illustrating the ideas behind famous words, and develop mock speeches. Definitely a 5-star lesson.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts

word choice, diction, united states presidents, presidency

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american presidents, analyze, speech, word choice, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2002
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Fine Print

Common Core

SL.8.3 SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3

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