Empowering Voices: Analyzing 5 Speeches by Michelle Obama

Empowering Voices: Analyzing 5 Speeches by Michelle Obama

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to analyze 5 speeches by Michelle Obama and identify key rhetorical devices and themes.

Introduce the learning objective and explain how it will be achieved throughout the lesson.

What do you already know about Michelle Obama's speeches?

Who is Michelle Obama?

Michelle Obama is an American lawyer, author, and former First Lady of the United States. She is known for her advocacy work in education, health, and women's rights.

Introduce Michelle Obama and provide context for her speeches.

Speech 1: 'Remarks to the NAACP National Convention'

In this speech, Michelle Obama discusses the importance of education and encourages young people to pursue their dreams.

Provide an overview of the speech and its context. Encourage students to listen for rhetorical devices and themes.

Speech 2: 'Democratic National Convention Speech'

In this speech, Michelle Obama shares her personal story and emphasizes the importance of equality and opportunity for all.

Provide an overview of the speech and its context. Encourage students to listen for rhetorical devices and themes.

Speech 3: 'Let Girls Learn Speech'

In this speech, Michelle Obama discusses the importance of education for girls around the world and the obstacles they face.

Provide an overview of the speech and its context. Encourage students to listen for rhetorical devices and themes.

Speech 4: '2016 Democratic National Convention Speech'

In this speech, Michelle Obama emphasizes the importance of unity and hope in the face of adversity.

Provide an overview of the speech and its context. Encourage students to listen for rhetorical devices and themes.

Speech 5: 'New Hampshire Rally Speech'

In this speech, Michelle Obama encourages voters to participate in the democratic process and make their voices heard.

Provide an overview of the speech and its context. Encourage students to listen for rhetorical devices and themes.

Themes

Common themes in Michelle Obama's speeches include education, equality, unity, and empowerment.

Discuss the common themes that students should look for when analyzing the speeches.

Rhetorical Devices

Michelle Obama often uses rhetorical devices such as repetition, parallelism, and emotional appeals to engage her audience.

Discuss the rhetorical devices that students should look for when analyzing the speeches.

Analyzing a Speech

When analyzing a speech, consider the speaker's purpose, audience, and context. Look for rhetorical devices, themes, and the overall message of the speech.

Explain the process of analyzing a speech and provide examples from Michelle Obama's speeches.

Speech Analysis Worksheet

Provide a worksheet for students to analyze one of Michelle Obama's speeches using the skills and knowledge learned in class.

Provide a worksheet that allows students to apply their knowledge of rhetorical devices and themes to a specific speech.

Class Discussion

Lead a class discussion about the speeches and what students learned from analyzing them.

Encourage students to share their insights and observations about the speeches.

Conclusion

Michelle Obama's speeches are powerful examples of effective communication and advocacy. By analyzing them, we can learn valuable skills for our own lives and careers.

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson and encourage students to continue analyzing speeches in the future.

Further Reading

Provide resources for students who want to learn more about Michelle Obama's speeches or improve their own public speaking skills.

Provide additional resources for students who want to continue learning about public speaking and communication.

Quiz

Provide a quiz to test students' understanding of the material covered in class.

Provide a quiz that tests students' knowledge of rhetorical devices, themes, and the overall message of Michelle Obama's speeches.

Feedback

Ask students for feedback on the lesson and how it can be improved for future classes.

Encourage students to provide feedback on the lesson format and content.

Thank You

Thank students for participating in the lesson and encourage them to continue learning about effective communication and advocacy.

End the lesson on a positive note and encourage students to continue applying their knowledge outside of class.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.