PD 3 discussed the ending of Richard III and compared Richard and Richmond's oration to their troops.

PD 6 analyzed the St. Crispian's Day speech from Henry V.

King Henry's army is greatly outnumbered and he needs to inspire them to fight.

Students were asked to look for shifts and highlight the strategies he uses to inspire his men. In other words, break down the formula for the inspirational speech that appears in many movies today.