Topic: Rhetoric Anchor Text: "What is Rhetoric?," Brigham Young University (Informational Text) Unit Objectives:
Analyze the power of words and language
Explain the differences among argument, persuasion, and propaganda.
Unit Focus: Students engage with texts that have persuasive power and examine how argument is created. The variety of texts allows students to evaluate the impact of occasion and audience upon the use of rhetorical appeals in a variety of media.
Through this set, students will come to understand the immeasurable power of words and language and develop an understanding of the subtle yet important differences between argument, persuasion, and propaganda. Text Use: Students will examine how argument is created and evaluate the impact of occasion and audience upon the use of rhetorical appeals in a variety of texts and media.