Persuasion in Democratic Politics

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 10.02.09

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Overview:
  2. Rationale:
  3. Objectives
  4. Strategies
  5. Classroom Activities / Lesson Plans
  6. Annotated Bibliography, Citations and Resources
  7. Teacher Resources
  8. Student's Resources
  9. Appendix
  10. Appendix 2: Sample Rubric for Evaluating Students Digital Projects.

Barack Obama's Rhetoric: The Trajectory of a Post-Racial America?

Samuel A. Reed

Published September 2010

Tools for this Unit:

Appendix 2: Sample Rubric for Evaluating Students Digital Projects.

Students' Response To Obama's Presidency and Deliberations About Race
Advanced
Achievement
 4  Offers accurate analysis and understanding of Obama's speech about race.
Shows an exceptional understanding of the causes and effect racism.
Shows thorough knowledge of Obama's duties as president and his personal narrative.
Extensively uses prior and new knowledge to provide an in-depth
understanding of the issues being discussed and possible
implications of a post racial society.
Proficient
Achievement
 3  Offers mostly accurate analysis and understanding of Obama's
speech about race.
Shows an adequate understanding of the causes and effect racism.
Shows some knowledge of Obama's duties as president and his
personal narrative.
Use some prior and new knowledge to provide an understanding of
the issues being discussed and possible implications of a post racial society.
Basic
Achievement
 2  Offers basic analysis and understanding of Obama's speech about
race.
Shows a basic understanding of the causes and effect racism.
Shows basic knowledge Obama's duties as president and his
personal narrative.
Uses little prior or new knowledge to provide an understanding of
the issue being discussed or possible implications of a post racial
society.
Minimal
Achievement
 1  Offers little or no analysis of the implications of Obama's speech
about race.
Shows little or no understanding of the causes and effect racism.
Show little or no knowledge about Obama's duties as president or
his personal narrative.
Uses minimal prior or new knowledge to provide any understanding
of the issues being discussed or possible implications of a post racial
society.

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