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When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards, his actions sent a flurry of publicists into action. Within hours, a variety of statements had been carefully crafted and published in attempt to take control of a wildly controversial situation.
So, while the slap itself was horrible judgement on Smith’s part, we do have Smith to thank for the high quality rhetoric that was produced in response to his behavior. This lesson bundle is incredibly comprehensive, with six activities spanning twelve pages — including guided rhetorical analyses of Chris Rock’s joke, Will Smith’s statement of apology, and much, much more.
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Lesson Description
Wondering what this lesson bundle includes? Look no further! Here’s exactly what you can expect:
- A kick-off exercise that prompts students to analyze Chris Rock’s joke — i.e. the catalyst to the controversy!
- A guided rhetorical analysis of Will Smith’s acceptance speech (talk about a unique occasion for an argument…)
- A guided rhetorical analysis of Chris Rock’s viral “statement of apology”
- A guided rhetorical analysis of Will Smith’s statement of apology
- A compare-and-contrast exercise that pairs Smith’s statement of apology with his statement of resignation from the Academy
- An open-ended analytical exercise that prompts students to annotate and unpack a statement released by the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences
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Lesson Features
| Grade Level(s) | 9 - 12+ |
| Focus | Close reading, Rhetorical analysis, Rhetorical triangle, Rhetorical Appeals, Comparative analysis |
