Unit II. Challenge

What rhetorical lines divided colonial America?

In this unit, you will study how language challenges the status quo, for the good and for the bad. In the Internal Investigation, you will explore the rhetoric that divided the first European settlers in America. In the External Investigation, you will research other voices (from the past and present) that dared to break the silent majority, disagreeing with a major point of view. You will create a brief report on your research.

Inspired by the voices you investigated, the Action Project will challenge you to meticulously analyze a speech that challenges injustice somewhere in the world. You will create an interactive presentation that teaches others about the techniques used and whether or not they are effective.

Here are the unit sub guiding questions you will pursue:

• What was the rhetoric of colonization?
• Who has used rhetoric to challenge the status quo?
• How is rhetoric used to educate and inspire others?