Unit 3.6B By: Katrina Hickey

1.Bell Work 5 min 2.Anticipatory Questions 3 min -How many of you use Facebook? -What are some example of things you post? -Do you or someone you know post pictures or comments that could get you in trouble with the law or school? 3.Independent work: students will analyze for the guiding questions using the article on pg min Students will complete a chart for identifying biases then will Pair Share to complete the chart 5 min 4.Quick write 5 min 5.PowerPoint: Overview of types of Slanters 10 min 6.Groups paraphrase 3-4 types of Slanters (1 per student) 20 min

Identify what elements from the advertisement contribute to its power QUICKQUICK WRITEWRITE

The previous activity focused on how writers can construct the “truth” of their subject via their choices regarding content and structure, this activity focuses on how language itself can be used to influence the reader’s perception of the subject. View the advertisement closely and IDENTIFY WHAT ELEMENTS FROM THE ADEVERTISEMENT CONTRIBUTE TO ITS POWER Quick Write

Types of Slanters 1.Labeling (euphemisms and dysphemisms) 2.Rhetorical analogy 3.Rhetorical definition 4.Rhetorical explanation 5.Innuendo 6.Down players 7.Hyperbole 8.Truth Surrogates 9.Ridicule/sarcasm

Labeling (euphemisms and dysphemisms) The use of a highly connotative word or phrase to name or describe a subject or action FOR EXAMPLE...  car dealers try to sell “pre- owned vehicles” rather than “used cars.” Euphemism  “pre-owned cars”  "Freedom fighter" Dysphemism  “used cars”  “terrorist” “rebel” FOR EXAMPLE...  car dealers try to sell “pre- owned vehicles” rather than “used cars.” Euphemism  “pre-owned cars”  "Freedom fighter" Dysphemism  “used cars”  “terrorist” “rebel”

Rhetorical Analogy The use of a figurative comparison to convey a positive or negative feeling toward the subject. For Example  “in the 2008 presidential race, Sarah Palin suggested (via a joke) that she was like a pit bull with lipstick For Example  “in the 2008 presidential race, Sarah Palin suggested (via a joke) that she was like a pit bull with lipstick Sometimes a Rhetorical Analogy is a simile or metaphor

Hyperbole Key element is that the statement OR claim is EXTREME. The use of extravagant overstatement that can work to move the audience to accept the basic claim even if they reject the extremes of the word choice For Example: In response to a dress code a student might say, “This school administration is fascist!”

Truth Surrogates: Hinting that proof exists to support a claim without actually citing that proof. For Example: “Studies show” “according to an insider” “there’s every reason to believe that... “ For Example: “Studies show” “according to an insider” “there’s every reason to believe that... “