Starter #19: Was Vladimir Putin's rhetoric effective for you as an audience member? Why or why not?
Pair share: What does Putin mean by American "exceptionalism"? Why does he find it to be dangerous?
USA: Democracy or Empire?
Share on board. (Will somebody scribe as a Google doc?)
- Which characteristics of each do we see in the American experience? (Highlight)
- Do we all agree about which we are? What are our points of disagreement?
- Is this question a false dichotomy?
Mini-Project: Time to Use Your Voice!
Obama reads letters from the American people: Watch the video
Plan your rhetoric: BRAINSTORM!!!
Brainstorm Tips
1) Free-write from your own conviction. What do you want to contribute to the conversation?
2) Analyze your rhetorical situation. (see handout)
3) Review the source materials and re-read your own rhetorical responses to all of the assignments from the last two weeks. What is your emerging perspective on foreign policy and/or defense?
4) Research current news stories about national defense (http://www.realcleardefense.com/) to get ideas.