“Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Argument Unit “My father used to say, “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” -Desmond Tutu (South African Social Rights Activist)

Foldable- Look Book Take 3 sheets of paper Fold #1 at 1/4 Now insert each one into the other & staple the top center.

Creating your Argument: -Determine your point of view Develop Claims (reasons) Support with Evidence Determine the counter claim -Develop a rebuttal

Common Flaws in Argument -Gives vague information -Goes off topic -Repeats concepts -Focuses on opinion instead of evidence -Insults and offends other side

Evidence- your supporting details, examples Claims/Evidence Claims- your reasons Evidence- your supporting details, examples

Appeals- How we sound convincing. Logos (Logical Appeal) Facts, statistics, rationale Pathos(Emotional Appeal) Strong emotional example, wording Ethos (Ethical Appeal) Why the author (you) is credible

Counter Claim / Rebuttal Counter Claim- why the opposing side would disagree Rebuttal- your response to the opposing argument, to contradict, refute, nullify, deny, counter

Helpful Phrases: -Critics argue that… -While it might be true that… -A common argument against this position is -It’s easy to think that…, but when one examines the facts… -The opposing view….

Form a group of 3…. Clipboard Plain Paper Pen/Pencil

Activity #1 On your clipboard… 1. Select a hot topic. 2. Determine your argument. 3. Develop 3 claims that support it. “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

Activity #2 Swap your paper with another group. 1. Read their argument & claims. 2. Develop 3 counter claims against it. “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

1. Read their counter claims. Activity #3 Swap papers back. 1. Read their counter claims. 2. Develop a rebuttal. “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

Counter Claims & Rebuttals Musical Chairs Counter Claims & Rebuttals On your paper: -Select a unique debatable topic. -Determine your claims (up to 3). Set your topic/claim on your chair -When the music starts, rotate -When the music stops, cite a counterclaim to that argument

Counter Claims & Rebuttals Musical Chairs Counter Claims & Rebuttals Now….. For every counter claim to your original argument, come up with a rebuttal.

Ethos-Pathos-Logos

Ethos-Pathos-Logos

Ethos-Pathos- Logos

On whiteboards….with your row….

Practice Topic: No Uniforms Logical (Logos) Emotional (Pathos) Ethical( Ethos) “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

Practice Topic: Better School Lunches Logical (Logos) Emotional (Pathos) Ethical(Ethos) “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

Practice Topic: Increase Driving Age to 18 Logical (Logos) Emotional (Pathos) Ethical (Ethos) “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

Station Rotation 8 x 1 minute checks

Quick Check- Quiz

March Madness Practice Logos -facts/figures/statistics Write a paragraph using logos in support of global warming legislation. “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

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March Madness Practice Pathos- narrative style/anecdotes that make your audience feel Write a paragraph using pathos in support of stronger gun regulation. “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

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March Madness Practice Ethos- your credibility/experience Write a paragraph using ethos in support of technology improving our lives. “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

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What is Satire? Examples……. Definition……. “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

Argument Unit “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

Characteristics of Satire -Humor -Criticism of human nature, groups or individual (pointing out flaws) -A moral voice (to create change, not to ridicule) “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

-Jonathan Swift (satirist) What is Satire? “Satire is a sort of glass wherein beholders do generally discover everybody’s face but their own.” -Jonathan Swift (satirist) “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

What is Satire? 10 Best Satires By Michael Honig | Aug 12, 2016 “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

Strategies of Satire Reversal- using the opposite to make a point Caricature- exaggerating traits of something Hyperbole- extreme exaggeration Inversion- reverse the order Sarcasm- disapproval often given as praise Understatement- minimizing a situation Invective- directing speech directly at the thing that denounces it “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

What is Satire? “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

Let’s Find Some Examples: Who or what is the criticism directed at? What stereotypes does it point out? What made it humorous? “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8WIBv3erj8&t=64s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYyuo7gm-aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Se8PVZdfPg&app=desktop

Let’s Find Some Examples: Who or what is the criticism directed at? What stereotypes does it point out? What made it humorous? “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu

Who/what’s the criticism directed at? What are the stereotypes?

Who/what’s the criticism directed at? What are the stereotypes?

Rotation Activity Who or what is the criticism directed at? As you rotate through the stations, evaluate the sample of satire with your group and determine…. Who or what is the criticism directed at? What stereotypes does it point out? Find 2 phrases or concepts of satire?