Christina, the daring English teacher, explains how to teach rhetorical analysis in secondary ELA. She outlines three steps: teaching rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), analyzing short speeches (Lou Gehrig's farewell and Gettysburg Address), and practicing analysis in class. She emphasizes understanding the purpose and effect of rhetorical devices and provides resources like editable PowerPoints and group activities to build students' skills.

What is the primary focus of teaching rhetorical analysis in a secondary ELA setting?

• To teach students how to write essays

• To help students memorize speeches

• To enhance students' understanding of rhetorical appeals

• To improve students' grammar skills

Which of the following is NOT one of the three rhetorical appeals?

• Mythos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

What instructional method is used to teach ethos, pathos, and logos?

• Group projects

• Direct instruction

• Role-playing

• Peer teaching

What is the purpose of using the rhetorical triangle in teaching?

• To improve essay writing

• To enhance vocabulary

• To simplify grammar rules

• To create a visual aid for understanding appeals

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on credibility?

• Mythos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Which appeal is primarily concerned with logic and reasoning?

• Mythos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Which speech is NOT mentioned as a teaching tool for rhetorical analysis?

• None of the above

• Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream'

• Lou Gehrig's farewell speech

Why is it important to discuss the 'why' and 'how' of rhetorical devices in speeches?

• To understand the speaker's intent and effectiveness

• To practice public speaking

• To memorize the speech

• To improve vocabulary

What is the third step in teaching rhetorical analysis?

• Reading speeches

• Memorizing rhetorical terms

• Practicing in class

• Writing essays

How do students initially practice rhetorical analysis in class?

• Individually

• In large groups

• In small groups and then partners

• By watching videos