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English III

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Rwtinteractives.ncte.org/view_interactive.aspx?id=722. Analyzing Famous Speeches as Arguments. ReadWriteThink couldn't publish all of this great content without literacy experts to write and review for us. If you've got lessons plans, videos, activities, or other ideas you'd like to contribute, we'd love to hear from you. More Find the latest in professional publications, learn new techniques and strategies, and find out how you can connect with other literacy professionals. More Teacher Resources by Grade Your students can save their work with Student Interactives. More Home › Classroom Resources › Lesson Plans Lesson Plan Student Objectives Session One Session Two Session Three Session Four Session Five Extensions Student Assessment/Reflections Students will analyze a speech for rhetorical devices and their purpose.identify an author’s purposeful manipulation of language.identify elements of argument within a speech.write an analysis of a speech with in-text documentation. back to top Session One Begin the lesson by asking students what needs to be present in order for a speech to occur.

1485-1660 Renaissance. Word tools - Mondofacto. Improving your reading stamina - How to read at university. When you've finished this page you will be able to... plan how to improve your reading stamina If you're going to fit in all the reading you need to do, you'll need to be able to read for relatively long periods of time, and this means you'll need to increase your reading stamina.

Environment To read for long periods of time, you need to get into 'the zone', so it's important to give some thought to the best place to read - somewhere comfortable and free from distractions. Everyone's optimal reading environment will be different: some people love the library, others prefer the comfort of their own homes - perhaps the sofa, the bath or the bed. Still others like reading outside - although this is not always practical in a northern climate.

If you're not yet sure about your perfect reading environment, try weighing up the pros and cons of each option, thus... After a consideration of the costs and benefits of each location, decide on where you'll do most of your reading. Concentration.

Early American Lit

Twain Huck Finn. The Great Gatsby.