Activity to demonstrate text structure: a reverse outline helps students see how authors organize texts efficiently. This activity uses Susan B. Anthony's "We the People" speech.
9th - 11th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
Using Susan B. Anthony's "We, the People" speech, this activity demonstrates the organization of an argumentative speech or writing. Using the reverse outline format, students practice identifying author's choices and purpose as a basis for writing their own arguments.