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

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Appendix 2:

Free Response Question

Student Handout

Students will have thirty minutes to complete the following task. Answer the question using knowledge acquired from the previous lesson. The Presidential Rhetoric Chart may be used as a study guide in preparation for this task. Notes or books should not be used during this assessment as the goal is to measure what was learned about presidential rhetoric. High scores will be given for essays that discuss rhetorical styles used by three presidents to strengthen their individual leadership and the presidency. Students will not lose points for grammar though the structure of the essay should allow the reader to follow a clear argument.

In what ways and to what extent did rhetoric influence the leadership style of the presidency? Discuss specific persuasion techniques that support significant public issues with THREE Presidents.

Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan George H.W. Bush Bill Clinton George W. Bush

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