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9th Grade ELA
Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
28. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.3
28.1 Speaker Analysis and Rhetoric Evaluation

Analyze Speakers and Evaluate Rhetoric with Confidence

Students learn to critically assess speeches and presentations by examining rhetorical appeals, evidence quality, and speaker credibility.


What You'll Learn

Ethos, pathos, and logos are the three core rhetorical appeals.
Credible evidence distinguishes strong arguments from emotional manipulation.
Rhetorical devices enhance delivery but cannot replace logical reasoning.
Tone, bias, and point of view shape how speakers frame their messages.

What You'll Practice

1

Students evaluate speeches for balance between evidence and emotional appeals.

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Learners identify ethos, pathos, and logos in realistic speaker scenarios.

3

Practice questions assess recognition of logical fallacies and speaker credibility.

Why This Matters

Evaluating speakers and rhetoric empowers students to think critically, resist manipulation, and make informed decisions in academic and real-world contexts.

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Rhetorical Appeals
Speaker Credibility
Critical Listening
Logical Fallacies
Evidence Evaluation
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