Patrick HenryPatrick Henry

Speech in the Virginia ConventionSpeech in the Virginia Convention

Lesson ObjectivesLesson Objectives

Learn to appreciate oratoryLearn to appreciate oratory To understand persuasive techniquesTo understand persuasive techniques To learn to identify parallelism in To learn to identify parallelism in

literatureliterature To create a written persuasive speech To create a written persuasive speech

using the persuasive techniques of using the persuasive techniques of Patrick HenryPatrick Henry

General Objectives with the General Objectives with the District CurriculumDistrict Curriculum

General Objective  #CA-E3-1General Objective  #CA-E3-1

The student will:  Analyze specific The student will:  Analyze specific subject matter through a variety of subject matter through a variety of oral and written presentations.  (KSoral and written presentations.  (KS

Embedded Concept MapEmbedded Concept Map

SMART Ideas Project

BiographyBiography

The life of Patrick HenryThe life of Patrick Henryhttp://encarta.msn.com/media_461526458_761553475_-1_1/Patrick_Henry.htmlhttp://encarta.msn.com/media_461526458_761553475_-1_1/Patrick_Henry.html

Charged WordsCharged Words

Charged words are words with strong Charged words are words with strong connotations beyond their literal meaning that connotations beyond their literal meaning that are likely to produce an emotional response.are likely to produce an emotional response. Tyranny (evokes a feeling of fear, suggests living in Tyranny (evokes a feeling of fear, suggests living in

a state of terror)a state of terror) Liberty (suggests an ideal life characterized by Liberty (suggests an ideal life characterized by

freedom)freedom) Justice (can be associated with freedom and Justice (can be associated with freedom and

equality)equality) Honor (evokes a sense of morality and dignity)Honor (evokes a sense of morality and dignity)

OratoryOratory

A form of public speakingA form of public speaking A qualified speakerA qualified speaker Contents of speech for emphasis include:Contents of speech for emphasis include:

Rhetorical questionsRhetorical questions RestatementRestatement RepetitionRepetition ParallelismParallelism ExclamationExclamation

Rhetorical questionRhetorical question

Rhetorical question/questionsRhetorical question/questions are the are the questions the speaker asks the audience. questions the speaker asks the audience. However, the audience internalizes the However, the audience internalizes the answer. Nothing is answered orally.answer. Nothing is answered orally.

RestatementRestatement

RestatementRestatement is stating the same idea in is stating the same idea in different wordsdifferent words

RepetitionRepetition

RepetitionRepetition is repeating the exact same is repeating the exact same words over again.words over again.

ParallelismParallelism

ParallelismParallelism refers to the repeated use of refers to the repeated use of phrases, clauses, or sentences that are phrases, clauses, or sentences that are similar in structure or meaning. Writers similar in structure or meaning. Writers use this technique to emphasize use this technique to emphasize important ideas, create rhythm, and important ideas, create rhythm, and make their writing more forceful and make their writing more forceful and direct.direct.

ExclamationExclamation

Also used in some speeches is the use of Also used in some speeches is the use of the the exclamation exclamation (or highly emotional or (or highly emotional or provocative statements)provocative statements)

Patrick Henry’s SpeechPatrick Henry’s Speech

Things to listen for:Things to listen for: Charged wordsCharged words Rhetorical questionsRhetorical questions RestatementRestatement RepetitionRepetition ParallelismParallelism ExclamationExclamation How does he meet the qualifications for a How does he meet the qualifications for a

persuasive speaker?persuasive speaker?

Understanding ParallelismUnderstanding Parallelism

Faulty ParallelismFaulty Parallelism““For my own part, what ever anguish of spirit it For my own part, what ever anguish of spirit it

my cost, I am willing to know the whole truth: my cost, I am willing to know the whole truth: to knowto know the worst and I will the worst and I will provideprovide for it.” for it.”

Effective ParallelismEffective Parallelism““For my own part, whatever anguish of spirit it For my own part, whatever anguish of spirit it

may cost, I am willing to know the whole may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth;truth; to to knowknow the worst, and the worst, and to provideto provide for it. for it.

Identifying Parallel StructureIdentifying Parallel Structure Directions:Directions: Circle the parallel elements in each of the following sentences. Circle the parallel elements in each of the following sentences.

Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, and having ears hear not?see not, and having ears hear not?

Ask yourself how this gracious reception of our petition Ask yourself how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land.waters and darken our land.

They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other.They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other.

Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded.been disregarded.

Identifying Parallel StructureIdentifying Parallel Structure(continued)(continued)

Directions:Directions: Circle the parallel elements in each of the following sentences. Circle the parallel elements in each of the following sentences.

If we wish to be free, if we mean to preserve inviolate those If we wish to be free, if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges. . .,if we mean not basely to abandon the inestimable privileges. . .,if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged…,we noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged…,we must fight!must fight!

Revising Sentences for Parallel Revising Sentences for Parallel StructureStructure

Directions:Directions: Rewrite the following sentence so that all elements are Rewrite the following sentence so that all elements are parallel.parallel.

Patrick Henry stirred the colonists to action Patrick Henry stirred the colonists to action through emotional appeals to patriotism, by through emotional appeals to patriotism, by threatening loss of freedom, and by logically threatening loss of freedom, and by logically arguing about Britain’s goals.arguing about Britain’s goals.

Revising Sentences for Parallel Revising Sentences for Parallel StructureStructure

Directions:Directions: Rewrite the following sentence so that all elements are parallel. Rewrite the following sentence so that all elements are parallel.

Compromise, arguing, and making petitions are Compromise, arguing, and making petitions are not workable solutions to Henry.not workable solutions to Henry.

Revising Sentences for Parallel Revising Sentences for Parallel StructureStructure

Directions:Directions: Rewrite the following sentences so that all elements are Rewrite the following sentences so that all elements are parallel.parallel.

Patrick Henry boldly and with much drama Patrick Henry boldly and with much drama urged armed resistance to England.urged armed resistance to England.

Revising Sentences for Parallel Revising Sentences for Parallel StructureStructure

Directions:Directions: Rewrite the following sentences so that all elements are Rewrite the following sentences so that all elements are parallel.parallel.

His speech is not only remembered for its His speech is not only remembered for its stirring words but is also valuable as a slice of stirring words but is also valuable as a slice of history.history.

Understanding Persuasive Understanding Persuasive TechniquesTechniques

Directions:Directions: Identify the following passages as logical Identify the following passages as logical argument or emotional appeal.argument or emotional appeal.

““I know not what course other may take; but as for me, I know not what course other may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me give me liberty or give me death.”__________________________death.”__________________________

““Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned with contempt from the foot of the throne! In spurned with contempt from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation.”________________of peace and reconciliation.”________________

Understanding Persuasive Understanding Persuasive TechniquesTechniques

Directions:Directions: Identify the following passages as logical Identify the following passages as logical argument or emotional appeal.argument or emotional appeal.

““Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations and who will raise up friends to fight our battles nations and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” ________________the vigilant, the active, the brave.” ________________

Recognizing OratoryRecognizing Oratory

Directions:Directions: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech:

Rhetorical QuestionRhetorical Question

Recognizing OratoryRecognizing Oratory

Directions:Directions: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech:

RestatementRestatement

Recognizing OratoryRecognizing Oratory

Directions:Directions: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech:

RepetitionRepetition

Recognizing OratoryRecognizing Oratory

Directions:Directions: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech:

ParallelismParallelism

Recognizing OratoryRecognizing Oratory

Directions:Directions: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech:

Exclamations:Exclamations:

Constructed Response Constructed Response QuestionQuestion

Why does Patrick Henry begin his speech Why does Patrick Henry begin his speech with this statement: with this statement: “With all due respect, I “With all due respect, I have a different opinion”have a different opinion”??

Persuasive EssayPersuasive Essay

Assignment:Assignment: Your are going to write a rebuttal to Patrick Your are going to write a rebuttal to Patrick Henry’s speech, taking the side of a British supporter.Henry’s speech, taking the side of a British supporter.

FirstFirst, fill out the graphic organizer., fill out the graphic organizer.SecondSecond, create a one word noun outline., create a one word noun outline.ThirdThird, your essay must have one example of each of the , your essay must have one example of each of the

following persuasive devices: parallelism, rhetorical following persuasive devices: parallelism, rhetorical question, restatement, repetition, and exclamation.question, restatement, repetition, and exclamation.

FourthFourth, write and edit a rough draft, write and edit a rough draftFifthFifth, write a final draft, write a final draftSixthSixth, read the final draft in front of the class, read the final draft in front of the class

Persuasive Essay Graphic OrganizerPersuasive Essay Graphic OrganizerStatement to be argued

Pros Cons

Conclusion

Scoring GuideScoring GuideThe paper has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.The paper has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

It contains a strong controlling idea.It contains a strong controlling idea.

It clearly addresses the topic and uses the persuasive devices It clearly addresses the topic and uses the persuasive devices adequately.adequately.

The language is precise and vivid.The language is precise and vivid.

Sentences are strong,, have clarity and are varied in structure.Sentences are strong,, have clarity and are varied in structure.

Effective use of literary and stylistic techniques.Effective use of literary and stylistic techniques.

Writer is in control of task and clearly demonstrates a focused Writer is in control of task and clearly demonstrates a focused awareness of both audience and purpose.awareness of both audience and purpose.

There are very few errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, There are very few errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.capitalization, and spelling.

Lesson SummaryLesson SummaryPatrick Henry concept guide.ipr

ReferencesReferences

Literature, The American Literature, The American Experience.Experience. Upper Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey:Prentice Hall, Inc.New Jersey:Prentice Hall, Inc.

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