Students learn how to annotate a historical speech to identify the author’s point of view. Recommended Resources: Example Annotated Speeches and Historic Speech Database

Students learn to identify operative words and replace the author’s historical words with their own modern language for better understanding.

By understanding the three elements of persuasive speech—ethos, pathos and logos—students will analyze the effect of rhetorical strategies and elements in commercials and speeches.

Students create original art pieces inspired by a connection they make between a historic speech and current events.

Students take different sides of an issue and present evidence to support that side. A student judge then decides who presented the best argument.

Teachers will find resources to close-read and teach Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. Students will find resources to better understand this historic speech.