Teach Argument With Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero"

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Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” offers us a rich argument that’s ripe for rhetorical analysis, close reading, comparative analysis, and synthesis. It helps, of course, that this song is at the top of the charts, and that the language used throughout is subtle, purposeful, and accessible. (Thanks for that, Taylor.)

This guided rhetorical analysis portion of this bundle pairs guiding questions with excerpts of the lyrics, spanning seven pages — ready to be sliced and diced in whatever manner makes the most sense for your classroom (small groups, jigsaw groups, independent work, homework, and so on).  Scroll down to learn more about the full contents of this lesson bundle.

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Lesson Description

Wondering what you can expect from this lesson bundle?  Look no further.  This bundle includes:

  • A guided close reading and rhetorical analysis exercise that pairs excerpted lyrics with guiding questions for discussion and analysis — spanning seven pages!  (This can be assigned for independent work, collaboratively completed by small groups or in “jigsaw” format, completed for homework, or assigned in “chunks.”)
  • A guided rhetorical analysis exercise that prompts students to consider the larger argument in the song.
  • An activity that prompts students to weigh three unique additional “external” factors into their understanding of the song’s argument — adding complexity, and of course, making things even more interesting.
  • A comparative rhetorical analysis writing task that prompts students to compare and contrast “Anti-Hero” with a related song of their choice.
  • bonus writing prompt that asks students to synthesize “Anti-Hero” with a related song of their choice, and to compose an argument using their connective analysis as a foundation. (Designed to be a heavier hitting prompt — where a close reading of “Anti-Hero” is awesome across middle and high school grade levels, this prompt is intended for AP and college level writing.)

All of these materials are accessible in both PDF and Word Doc format, so they may be fully edited and personalized to fit your classroom needs.

 
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Lesson Features

Grades 9-12+
Focus Close reading, Rhetorical analysis, Comparative analysis, Synthesis

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