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

In this lesson, we will compare how Obama and James use the letter form in similar and different ways to encourage change. We will explore the key purpose of both letters, before a study of 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.This lesson covers knife crime. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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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 address dialysis alliteration simile

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

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dialysis imperative language epiphora direct address

2/5

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

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are usually found in diaries is addressed to a particular person or group of people intended for publication in a newspaper are formal

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

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Give advice to those involved in knife crime Give instructions for knife crime Give rules for those involved in knife crime Condemn those involved in knife crime

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

logos ethos the idea he is an expert reputation

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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 address dialysis alliteration simile

1/5

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

Select two (2) boxes

dialysis imperative language epiphora direct address

2/5

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

Select two (2) boxes

are usually found in diaries is addressed to a particular person or group of people intended for publication in a newspaper are formal

3/5

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

Select two (2) boxes

Give advice to those involved in knife crime Give instructions for knife crime Give rules for those involved in knife crime Condemn those involved in knife crime

4/5

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

logos ethos the idea he is an expert reputation

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 others Provide a warning to others Provide a warning to herself Provide advice to herself and others

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Q2.James' letter is written to:

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

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Q3.A comparison is:

Finding the way that two things match up Finding the similarities and differences between two or more things Finding the similarities and differences of one thing Finding the way that two things have an audience

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Q4.Nostalgia means:

A remembering of a task you are about to do A fond or regretful feeling when thinking of the future A forgetting of the past A 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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whereas alternatively because but

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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 imapct It helps you use a wider vocabulary It persuades the reader to act upon the ideas shared It helps you plan an argument

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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 others Provide a warning to others Provide a warning to herself Provide advice to herself and others

1/6

Q2.James' letter is written to:

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Q3.A comparison is:

3/6

Q4.Nostalgia means:

A remembering of a task you are about to do A fond or regretful feeling when thinking of the future A forgetting of the past A fond or regretful feeling when thinking of the past

4/6

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

Select two (2) boxes

whereas alternatively because but

5/6

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

Select two (2) boxes

It aids the writer to make an imapct It helps you use a wider vocabulary It persuades the reader to act upon the ideas shared It helps you plan an argument

6/6

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

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