1. Role Models
To identify specific evidence that demonstrates the characteristics of a role model

2. Comparison Chart Comparison Chart
Colin Powell’s characteristics
Textual evidence
Role Model’s characteristics
Anecdotal evidence
Comparison Chart
Create a comparison chart to collate evidence demonstrating characteristics that make Colin Powell and your chosen role model a good example for today’s youth.
Identify 3 characteristics you admire about your chosen role model
Give evidence and examples where you feel they have demonstrated this characteristic

3. Direct instruction Speaking & Listening Assessment (100 test marks)
Present a 1-3 minute argumentative speech in which you outline 3 reasons why your chosen person is a good role model for today’s youth.
You should:
Introduce the person by giving biographical information
State 3 clear reasons why they are a good role model
Illustrate your reasons with anecdotal evidence
Conclude by explaining why these characteristics are important for today’s youth

4. Guided Practice ‘Colin Powell: Military Leader’ (pp. 260-263)
L1-23: What events does the author describe? Why does he describe these events?
L24-29: How does this information elaborate on the info in lines1-23?
L64-71: How long did Powell live in Harlem? What two words indicate that the text is written in chronological order?
L81-105: Why does the author include this section? What do you think Powell’s attitude towards race is as a result of these experiences?
L : What do we learn about Powell’s experiences with his parents growing up? How does this expand on the information in ‘It Worked For Me’
L : What was Powell like as a student? How does the biographies account of Powell’s education different to Powell’s recollection in his memoir?

5. Independent work
Complete Comparison Chart – Identify 3 reasons why Colin Powell is a good role model and 3 pieces of evidence that illustrate these characteristics
Argumentative Speech
Plan
Research
Write
Rehearse
Refine

6. Exit task
Peer review
Practice arguing your case with a partner. Identify what elements are met and what areas require development to create a successful speech
Extend: Additional research, writing, and rehearsing as required