Persuasion in Democratic Politics

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 10.02.05

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Overview
  2. Rationale
  3. Background Information
  4. Objectives
  5. Strategies / Activities
  6. Speeches
  7. Appendix 1:
  8. Appendix 2:
  9. Bibliography: Students and Teachers
  10. Endnotes

Speak up! Presidential Rhetoric in the Modern Era

Sonia M. Henze

Published September 2010

Tools for this Unit:

Appendix 1:

Student Handout : Print in Landscape to better fit more data

Presidential Rhetoric Comparison Chart

(Adapted from Neustadt's Presidential Power chapter 9, Appraising a President)

President

(list brief biographical details with dates in office)

Words/Speech

(What stands out as interesting, persuasive or dynamic)

Rhetorical Tools

(Ethos, Pathos, Logos)

Leadership style

(Historical relevance, goals, understanding of era, ability to deal with pressure, legacy)

RANK

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