Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Thinking critically. Ethos Pathos Logos.

You will be able

Discuss the article in groups
Analyze logic and support of its arguments
Analyze the emotional effects on the reader from language and details used

Activity 11

Break into groups and discuss Logos questions. Record answers on paper and orally present them to the class.

Afterwards, discuss the Pathos questions, record answers on paper and orally present answers to class.

You will be graded on thoughtfulness of answers, presenting your findings clearly and quickly, producing written answers, and group participation.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Freakonomics

What is your reaction that a name can affect your chances in the job market? Fair, Unfair, or just reality. Explain.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Loaded Words - Connotation

You will be able to:
analyze the way "loaded words" evoke a positive and emotional response from readers
analyze the use of rhetorical functions of "loaded words" with  ethos and pathos identified in the article "A Change of Heart About Animals"


  • identify at least 5 loaded words in the text and match with a neutral word Act 8
  • analyze why researchers in general has an effect on ethos when you specify a "scientist at Gettysburg college..."
  • analyze why using a series of unsupported rhetorical questions affect a reader's perspective.
  • analyze the which clarity of meaning is affected by patterns of organization. Act 9

Monday, May 7, 2012

Rubric score for Activity 7

On a scale of  6-5-4-3-2-1.  6 being best, 3 being marginal (like a D, and 1 barely done.


1. underline the thesis and major claims
2. underline the supporting evidence
3.write comments and questions on the margins
4.answered the after reading questions

total of 24 points then divide by 6.

Activity 7 rereading texts

You will follow the strategies and complete the tasks found in Activity 7

Friday, May 4, 2012

Visual representations and highlights

You will be able to

Apply word knowledge to determine meaning of words.

Visually represent a selected word it's origin, history, synonyms and antonyms .

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Activity 1 and 2

You will be able to:

analyze features of rhetorical devices ETHOS PATHOSLOGOS as seen in Rifkins article: "A change of Heart about Animals"

verify and clarify facts by answering the prediction questions in Activity 2 and 3.

skim and scan for information without reading the whole article as a strategy for effecient studying.


Monday, April 30, 2012

You will

  1. present a skit showing Examples of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.
  2. evaluate peers skits accordinng to the rubric.
  3. read and respond to articles about Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.

Activities:

  1. Skit Presentations
  2. Read Articles Independently
  3. Answer questions individually in a group discussion
  4. Turn in questionsby end of the period.



Friday, April 27, 2012

Skit Rubric

Using a 6-5-4-3-2-1 Scoring Rubric

1. Speaks Clearly, Easy to Understand

2. Used a Real World Situation

 Demonstrated an understanding of

3. Ethos
4. Pathos
5. Logos

6. All members had a role in skit.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Activity 4 The skit

Skit-
All group members have a part.
Use at least one example each of Ethos, pathos, and logos.
Be creative.
Point out strategies used after skit

Objectives

You will be able to

Analyze the use of rhetorics in a skit
Employ rhetorical strategies in a skit: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Produce a skit as an alternative assessment of understanding

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

You will be able to collaborate in groups.

Develop a skit and assign Roles.

Activity: Provide a general idea for a skit where persuaion is used.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

K N L chart

K N L Chart to use for notes
Ethos Pathos Logos Powerpoint

Watch it at home to gain a stronger understanding.

Objective

You will be able to take notes on a powerpoint.

You will be able to understand concepts about how to persuade.

You will be able to identify Rhetorics as the study of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.