Weekly Objectives Students will be able to understand and utilize SOAPSTone strategy when reading an argumentative essay. Students will be able to understand and apply key elements of rhetorical appeal when reading and argumentative essay. Students will apply prefixes, suffixes, and roots to determine the meaning of unknown words associated with the text. Students will determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues. Students will build prior knowledge to assist with comprehension of text. Students will learn and utilize annotated note-taking to monitor their comprehension of the text. Students will demonstrate their comprehension of the text by using annotated note-taking, extrapolating main ideas, and other various forms of assessments.

Weekly Agenda Pop Quiz James Baldwin’s “ ATalk to Teachers” Homework Vocabulary Review SoapSTone and Rhetorical Appeals DOL

Before Reading Pop Quiz Quick Write Review Homework Review SOAPSTONE Strategy Review Rhetorical Appeals- Ethos, Pathos, Logus Build Prior knowledge: Anticipatory Guide Introduce Vocabulary and review literary terms

Bell Ringer DOL James Baldwin, one of the most influential figures in 20th Century American literature—wrote poetry, novels, and essays on the subject of race relations. A. NO CHANGE B. Baldwin, and one of the most influential figures in 20th Century American literature, wrote C. Baldwin—one of the most influential figures in 20th Century American literature—wrote D. Baldwin, one of the most influential figures in 20th Century American literature wrote

Identify two strategies a reader should use before they read the text. Bell Ringer Identify two strategies a reader should use before they read the text.

Review SOAPSTone S= The voice that tells the story. Remember identifying the physical speaker is not enough. What is that you know about the speaker that might impact the argument? How does the speaker present himself? Example: Is the speaker speaking as a poet, comedian, or scholar? O= The context that prompted the writing. The occasion of an argumentative text refers to the circumstances that necessitated the writing of the text.

Review SOAPSTONE A= Who is the targeted group? Is the writer writing to the community, high school students, or parents? P= How does the writer want the audience to react? Does the writer call for some specific action or is the purpose of writing to convince the reader to think, feel, or believe a certain way?

Review SOAPSTone S= What is the main topic? The subject is written as the writer’s thesis, claim, or assertion. Tone=The author’s attitude. Writers adopt different tones to further the same argument as the audience changes. The presence of anger, sarcasm, or guilt can affect an overall argument significantly.

Rhetorical Appeals A strategic approach to persuade the audience. Ethos: What makes the writer credible or trustworthy? The writer’s expertise, training, sincerity, or a combination of these gives the audience a reason for accepting the argument.

Rhetorical Appeals Logos= The writer appeals to the audience’s reason or logic. The main idea is clear and is supported with facts, specific details, examples, statistical data, or expert testimony. Pathos= The writer wants to evoke the emotions of the audience by using figurative language and concrete description. The writer chooses words that will appeal to the audience’s emotions.

Practice with the appeals - Group Work Use the Advertisement to identify the following: The product being advertised The appeals being used The effectiveness of the advertisement - does it work to sell the product? Why or why not?

Quick Write Explain all that you know about the Civil Rights movement. In your response you might want to include: Political Figures The purpose of the movement What sparked the movement? What inequalities did Civil Rights activist want to change?

Vocabulary Context Clues There are several clues to help the reader determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. Definition ex- People who suffer from arcrophobia, or the fear of heights, shouldn’t climb mountains.

Context Clues 2. Example ex- Mr Jones is a recluse. He lives alone on the edge of town and he never comes out of his house except to go to work. 3. Contrast ex- Unlike Professor Dixon, who is extremely nervous, Professor Benton is very placid.

Context Clues 4. Inference ex- Your knowledge about the word of a particular situation can help you determine the meaning of an unknown word. The babysitter put a pacifier in the baby’s mouth and suddenly little Jimmy stopped crying.

Context Clues 5. Latin and Greek Word Parts ex- prefixes and suffixes Many politicians still favor the use of geothermal energy. 6. Grammar ex- knowing the part of speech of an unfamiliar word

Key Vocabulary Using the Rating Vocabulary Chart, Rate the following words: Proliferate Menace Oppression Monuments Sinister Inarticulate Muddling Asinine Conspiracy Liberate Reservoirs Infantile Malice Apprehension Expediencies

Literary Terms Paradox Allusion Repetition Epithet (racial)

During Reading Purpose for Reading: take annotated notes to understand Baldwin’s argument concerning education. This includes summarizing and paraphrasing paragraphs. Compose questions or write comments next to paragraphs.

After Reading Review Rating Vocabulary Chart Comprehension Questions Apply SOAPSTone and Rhetorical Appeals to text Proposition Support Outline.