Monday, January 25 - Friday, January 29
Monday - in class
Monday - in class
- We will briefly discuss the difference between argument and persuasion and then we will view the Persuasive Techniques Slideshare (See Button text below).
Persuasive Techniques Slideshare
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- We will talk about Aristotle’s 3 Basic Appeals: Pathos, Logos and Ethos. These three appeals sum up – according to Aristotle – the fundamental building blocks of all argument.
We will discuss what each ad is supposed to make you think and discuss how effective they are.
After that I will give you a handout with notes on pathos, logos, and ethos.
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- Next, we will discuss influential speakers, both good and bad, talking about advice (both what works and what does not).
- We will view and then discuss the effectiveness of this commencement address by Jason Reynolds to the graduating class of Lesley University back in 2018.
Here are a few other excellent commencement speeches, if you have the time:
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Tuesday - at home
Wednesday - in class
Wednesday - in class
- We will read David Foster Wallace’s This is Water. I want you to be able to answer this question next class:
- Working independently or with a partner, complete the analysis assignment (see handouts tab and I have posted the questions below as well)
- This is Water Analysis
After reading the speech THIS IS WATER by David Foster Wallace, answer the following questions making point-form notes.
1. Structure: What observations can you make about the overall structure of the speech? Considering things like a) length b) allegory c) repetition d) metaphor e) anything else you observe
2. Language: How would you describe the level of language that Wallace uses throughout the speech. Is it well-chosen considering his audience (recent University grads)?
3. Form: Discuss the hypothetical story (the one about driving to the store) at the center of this piece. What choices does he make as a writer in his telling of the story? What is the desired effect?
4. Content: Why does Wallace feel spiritual worship will not let you down like all other kinds of worship?
5. Content: Do you agree with his assessment that this speech is ‘the truth with a lot of rhetorical bullshit pared away”?
6. Content: The title is THIS IS WATER. What is “this”?
If you want the speech read to you, here’s a recording of Wallace giving the speech to the 2006 graduating class of Kenyon College.
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Thursday - at home
Friday - in class
- David Foster Wallace’s "This is Water" was what is known as a direct appeal, i.e. something with a clear central thesis and overt message. In addition, his speech did not really, in any great detail, make use of his personal experiences.
- Today we will look at people who use rhetoric to share personal experience. Both are opinion pieces that were featured in major publications to much reaction, both acclaim and condemnation.
Tuesday, January 19 - Friday, January 22
Tuesday - first face-to-face class
Wednesday - work at home
Thursday - in class
Tuesday - first face-to-face class
- Welcome and go over COVID School Protocols
- Go over course syllabus
- Play a Kahoot game to reinforce understanding of COVID School Protocols and course information
- Students to begin writing letter of introduction and complete survey
Wednesday - work at home
- Finish writing letter of introduction and complete survey - both are due on Thursday, January 21
Thursday - in class
- Hand in to the basket on my desk your letter of introduction and survey
- Talking Circle to co-create the guidelines for respectful communication and healthy work environment
- Talking Circle to co-create the classroom cell phone policy
- Writing an effective business email
- View video and button texts below
- We will co-create an assessment rubric for writing an effective business email and I will post it in the handouts tab
- Write an effective business email to an employer or teacher and send it to me
- Complete the Poetry Terminology Awareness Chart
- Business email and completed Poetry Terminology Chart are due Monday, January 25
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Click on the Button Texts for tips on writing business emails and examples
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Friday - at home
- Complete the Poetry Terminology Awareness Chart given on Wednesday.
- Write an effective business email to a teacher or an employer and email it to me (see Business Email Assignment and Rubric in the handouts tab)