English II Honors/English II—May 9, 2016 Daily Warm-up: What broad forces does the film suggest have contributed to our current environmental crisis? Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? Homework: – Graphic Novel Book Report due March 20 th. – Review Vocabulary Test May 16 th.

Type of Evidence/SupportDescriptionUsed to… Facts and StatisticsNumbers drawn from surveys, studies or observation, as well as pieces of commonly accepted information about the world Appeal logically Offer quantifiable evidence Analogy (figurative or literal)Comparison between two unlike things to support conclusions about one based on similarities to the other Make the unfamiliar more familiar through comparison Add logos (if literal) or ethos (based on the source) Personal Experience/AnecdoteA true story that describes a person’s experience relative to a topic Build a writer’s credibility/ethos Put a human face on an issue, creating pathos Illustrative ExampleDescription of a specific experience or example to support the validity of a generalization Logically support a claim with a specific example Create pathos/Give it a human face Expert/Personal TestimonyThe use of a person’s words or conclusions to support a claim, whether the person is like the audience or is distinguished by his expertise Support the source’s credibility to enhance the writer’s/speaker’s ethos Add logos via an expert’s opinion Support hypothetical or explanatory claim’s validity Hypothetical CaseUse of a “what if” or possible scenario in order to challenge the audience to consider its implications Show what might happen Create a logical appeal—if the scenario is realistic Visual AidGraph, chart, timeline, photo, etc., that presents information or an image that supports a claim Makes information visually accessible and appealing, supporting logos May create pathos

Assigned Causal Claims Causal Claim #1—Industrial Revolution is causing climate change. Causal Claim #2—Rapid population growth is causing climate change. Causal Claim #3—Use of ancient sunlight (fossil fuels) as energy source is causing climate change. Causal Claim #4—Release of CO2, into atmosphere as result of burning fossil fuels is causing climate change. Causal Claim #5—Rising levels of CO2 and methane in the atmosphere are causing climate change. Directions: Write your assigned casual claim on your worksheet. As you review the first segment of The 11 th Hour, take note of specific evidence used to support the claim.

The 11 th Hour (5:21—28:46) he-11th-hour he-11th-hour

Causal Claims A causal claim takes the form of "x causes y," with x referring to the cause and y referring to the effect. In the first segment of The 11 th Hour, a number of cause-effect claims regarding the impact of CO2 concentrations on global warming are loosely presented. Causes (x) Industrial Revolution Rapid population growth Use of ancient sunlight (fossil fuels) as energy source Release of CO2, into atmosphere as result of burning fossil fuels Rising levels of CO2 and methane in the atmosphere Climate Change Effects (y) Changes in water cycle patterns (more drought and flooding) More severe hurricanes Increased deforestation, which leads to less CO2 recycling Melting of ice sheets, which leads to less solar radiation being reflected (and higher temperatures) Warming of seas, which could lead to trapped CO2 being released Environmental refugees as a result of flooding and water shortages Threats to national and international security Extinction of species—possibly including us

Writing Prompt With your group, choose three of the cause-effect links to analyze. How is each causal claim supported in the film (statistics, expert testimony, hypothetical scenario, visual aid, etc.)? How persuasive is the claim as a result? Evaluate how the filmmakers use evidence and rhetorical appeals to support the claim that climate change poses a real threat to human society. Be sure to: – Identify logical connections used to link the claim to reasons and reasons to evidence – Cite examples of specific evidence and how it affects persuasiveness – Use langauge that objectively presents information from the film What types of evidence are most and least persuasive when used to support a causal claim? Why?