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Age of Reason/Revolutionary Period

Benjamin Franklin
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  1. "I Have a Dream" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
    Rhetorical Analysis Assignment
  2. "Letter to Samson Occom" by Phillis Wheatley "Letter to Samson Occom" by Phillis Wheatley
  3. "Poor Richards Almanack" by Benjamin Franklin "Poor Richards Almanack" by Benjamin Franklin
  4. "Speech in the Virginia Convention" by Patrick Henry "Speech in the Virginia Convention" by Patrick Henry
    Includes "Rhetorical Analysis" Assignment
  5. "The Crisis, Number One" by Thomas Paine "The Crisis, Number One" by Thomas Paine
    Includes "Rhetorical Analysis" Assignment
  6. "The Declaration of Independence" "The Declaration of Independence"
  7. Draft Comparison Assignment: The Declaration of Independence Draft Comparison Assignment: The Declaration of Independence
  8. from "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine from "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
  9. from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
  10. Letters from an American Farmer - Crevecouer Letters from an American Farmer - Crevecouer
    from Letter III: What is an American?
  11. Letters to John Adams by Abigail Adams Letters to John Adams by Abigail Adams
  12. Persuasive Devices/SOAPStone Assignment Persuasive Devices/SOAPStone Assignment
  13. Power Point: Revolutionary Speeches Power Point: Revolutionary Speeches
    PDF
  14. PowerPoint: Age of Reason PowerPoint: Age of Reason
    PDF
  15. Property v. Pursuit of Happiness Property v. Pursuit of Happiness
  16. Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America (with questions) - Ben Franklin Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America (with questions) - Ben Franklin
  17. Revolutionary Period Study Guide Revolutionary Period Study Guide
  18. The Gettysburg Address The Gettysburg Address
  19. Thomas Jefferson Biographical Notes Thomas Jefferson Biographical Notes
  20. Understanding Aphorisms Assignment Understanding Aphorisms Assignment
Web Links:
  1. "Liberty:The American Revolution" PBS Website "Liberty:The American Revolution" PBS Website
  2. 90 Vocabulary Terms: Declaration of Independence 90 Vocabulary Terms: Declaration of Independence
    A list of 90 words with definitions and examples to help better understand the "Declaration of Independence"
  3. American Rhetoric: 100 Great Speeches American Rhetoric: 100 Great Speeches
  4. Boston Massacre Website Boston Massacre Website
  5. Gettysburg Address Exhibit - Library of Congress Gettysburg Address Exhibit - Library of Congress
  6. HBO John Adams: The Declaration of Independence HBO John Adams: The Declaration of Independence
    The vote and the reading of the Declaration.
  7. Morgan Freeman Declaration of Independence Morgan Freeman Declaration of Independence
  8. Video: "I Have a Dream" - MLK Video: "I Have a Dream" - MLK
    YouTube Video

The Persuasive Speech

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  1. Controversial Topics List 1 Controversial Topics List 1
  2. Controversial Topics List 2 Controversial Topics List 2
  3. Controversial Topics List 3 Controversial Topics List 3
  4. Controversial Topics List 4 Controversial Topics List 4
  5. Persuasive Speech Assignment 2014. Persuasive Speech Assignment 2014.
    This includes supplemental information such as helpful hints and graphic organizers to aid in the planning and composition of your essay/speech.
  6. PowerPoint: Writing as Argument (PDF file) PowerPoint: Writing as Argument (PDF file)
    This PowerPoint contains useful information about writing persuasive essays.
  7. Sample Persuasive Speech Sample Persuasive Speech
  8. Writing Argumentative Papers PowerPoint Writing Argumentative Papers PowerPoint
    From the OWL website at Purdue University.
Web Links:
  1. debate.org debate.org
    Debate.org is a free online community where intelligent minds from around the world come to debate online and read the opinions of others. Research today’s most controversial debate topics and cast your vote on our opinion poll
  2. idebate.org idebate.org
    The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) gives young people a voice through education, debate and by raising their awareness about worldwide issues.
  3. procon.org procon.org
    We promote critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship. Our sites present controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, primarily pro-con format.
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