Effect of Language

Lesson Agenda Speech 101

Lesson Objectives: Students will be able to apply effective rhetorical devices such as word choice, anecdotes, or imagery to enhance pathos of their speech.

Materials: Chapter 12 Using Language from The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen Lucas

Resources:



Warm up: Reflect on the speeches you watched yesterday by reviewing the notes captured in your Note Catcher. Share with an elbow partner three examples of rhetorical appeals. With the whole class, each pair shares an example of effective use of rhetorical devices to create rhetorical appeals such as pathos or ethos. ( 7 minutes)

Procedures:

Activity 1:  ( 20 minutes)

We’ll invite two of our classmates to deliver their speeches on Theodore Roosevelt. As we listen, we’ll jot down notes to respond to each of the following question:


1. How does language help create a sense of reality ( logos)?
2. What is the difference between denotative and connotative meaning? How might you use each to convey your message most effectively?( pathos and ethos)
3. What are the four criteria for using language effectively in your speeches?
4. What are the three things you should do to use language clearly in your speeches?
5. Why do we need to use imagery and figurative language in our speeches at times?
6. Why does it mean to use language appropriately in your speech?
7. Why is it important for a public speaker to use inclusive language? What four usages of inclusive language have become so widely accepted that no speaker can afford to ignore them?

For the speakers, you will analyze your own speech as well by responding to these questions.

Activity 2: Share your responses in Turnitin. ( 9 minutes)

Activity 3: Based on our class discussions, use the strategies you have learned today to revise your own speech (15 minutes)

Wrap Up: Share out one example of your revision from your speech.( 8)

Homework: Be prepared to deliver your Theodore Roosevelt speech for the first time. You can use your notecards tomorrow to assist you. You will work on memorization and deliver the speech fully form memory next week.