Comparing Obama and James' use of rhetoric in the letter form

In this lesson, we will compare the differences and similarities in the use of letter form as a way to encourage change by Michelle Obama and Lennie James. We will explore the key purpose of both letters. We will then study how both writers use rhetoric in similar or differing ways to reflect on the change that impacted themselves, others, and the world as a result.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.‘Don’t throw your life away: be better than that.’ This is an example of (select two answers):

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direct addressdialysisalliterationsimile

1/5

Q2.'We should be ashamed. I am’ This is an example of (select two answers):

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dialysisimperative languageepiphoradirect address

2/5

Q3.An open letter is (select two answers):

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usually found in diariesaddressed to a particular person or group of peopleintended for publication in a newspaperformal

3/5

Q4.The main purpose of James' open letter is to (select two answers):

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Give advice to those involved in knife crimeGive instructions for knife crimeGive rules for those involved in knife crimeCondemn those involved in knife crime

4/5

Q5.At the start of the open letter, it is really important to James to build:

logosethosthe idea he is an expertreputation

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.‘Don’t throw your life away: be better than that.’ This is an example of (select two answers):

Select two (2) boxes

direct addressdialysisalliterationsimile

1/5

Q2.'We should be ashamed. I am’ This is an example of (select two answers):

Select two (2) boxes

dialysisimperative languageepiphoradirect address

2/5

Q3.An open letter is (select two answers):

Select two (2) boxes

usually found in diariesaddressed to a particular person or group of peopleintended for publication in a newspaperformal

3/5

Q4.The main purpose of James' open letter is to (select two answers):

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Give advice to those involved in knife crimeGive instructions for knife crimeGive rules for those involved in knife crimeCondemn those involved in knife crime

4/5

Q5.At the start of the open letter, it is really important to James to build:

logosethosthe idea he is an expertreputation

5/5

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Change: Michelle Obama and Lennie James

Complete the questions below:

Q1.Obama's letter is written to:

Raise awareness to herself and othersProvide a warning to othersProvide a warning to herselfProvide advice to herself and others

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Q2.James' letter is written to:

Provide advice to those involved with knife crimeProvide advice to those involved with gun crimeProvide discipline to those involved with gun crimeProvide advice to himself about becoming involved with knife crime

2/6

Q3.A comparison is:

Finding the way that two things match upFinding the similarities and differences between two or more thingsFinding the similarities and differences of one thingFinding the way that two things have an audience

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Q4.Nostalgia means:

A remembering of a task you are about to doA fond or regretful feeling when thinking of the futureA forgetting of the pastA fond or regretful feeling when thinking of the past

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Q5.Some examples of comparison conjunctions are (select two answers):

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whereasalternativelybecausebut

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Q6.Rhetoric is useful to use for the letter form because (select two answers):

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It aids the writer to make an imapctIt helps you use a wider vocabularyIt persuades the reader to act upon the ideas sharedIt helps you plan an argument

6/6

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Change: Michelle Obama and Lennie James

Complete the questions below:

Q1.Obama's letter is written to:

Raise awareness to herself and othersProvide a warning to othersProvide a warning to herselfProvide advice to herself and others

1/6

Q2.James' letter is written to:

2/6

Q3.A comparison is:

3/6

Q4.Nostalgia means:

A remembering of a task you are about to doA fond or regretful feeling when thinking of the futureA forgetting of the pastA fond or regretful feeling when thinking of the past

4/6

Q5.Some examples of comparison conjunctions are (select two answers):

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whereasalternativelybecausebut

5/6

Q6.Rhetoric is useful to use for the letter form because (select two answers):

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It aids the writer to make an imapctIt helps you use a wider vocabularyIt persuades the reader to act upon the ideas sharedIt helps you plan an argument

6/6

Lesson summary: Comparing Obama and James' use of rhetoric in the letter form

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