The Dilemma Colin Anthon Rhetorical Analysis

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The following is the first in a series of learning activities that bridge current events and the Common Core. For more Monday's Dilemma learning activities click here Subject: ELA, English, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Humanities Common Core: Writing Standard 1 The Dilemma: On Thursday, August 26 during a preseason NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, quarterback Colin Kaepernick made the decision not to stand during the playing of the National Anthem. His actions have caused a media frenzy with people taking sides - those who support Kapernick's decision to as a testament of the Second Amendment to freedom of speech. Others have called it a disgraceful and disrespectful to the very country and …show more content…

Students should be prompted to do one of the following; Engage students in a discussion about the topic and encourage them to draw their own conclusions and include their reasons why (Lower Elementary/Upper Elementary) Develop a short essay in which they argue for or against Colin Kaepernick's decision (Upper Elementary/Middle Level) Design notes to use in presenting a short speech that argues for or against Colin Kaepernick's actions (Upper Elementary/Middle Level) Working in teams present an opening argument for a legal case regarding the Second Amendment using Colin Kaepernick's actions as a foundation for their position. (Secondary Level) Create a letter to Colin Kaepernick supporting or disagreeing with his actions (Lower Elementary/Upper Elementary/Middle Level/Secondary Level) Prompt students to remember to include the following; Cite evidence from one of the news

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