Argument 3 World Lit Unit 2b

Quick Write What other than evidence do you use to get what you want? Writer’s Notebook

Types of Appeals Logos Ethos Pathos Logic and Evidence Creating a Credible & Trustworthy Persona Tapping into Audience Emotions Logos Ethos Pathos

Examples Logos Ethos Pathos 8 out of 10 students understand this type of appeal. As a teacher with a Masters Degree in English Literature and Rhetoric, I understand appeals. Sad puppy wants you to understand

Appeal Stations Pathos: Chief Joseph p.150 Ethos: Susan B. Anthony pp. 151-152 Logos: Pie Chart and Statistics p. 156 Test yourself: Game at the computers

School Year As Is Year Round Claims Claims

Which side do agree with? What evidence helps you support your claims? Logos: Is it empirical, logical, anecdotal? Ethos: Can you cite a source to build credibility? What evidence can you offer in concession to the counterclaims? How would you refute the opposing side’s counterclaims? (Hint)—did you notice any fallacies?

Create Your Thesis Frames Though some say ___(counterargument)_, it is really more important to understand that ___(your argument)____. When it comes to ___(topic)___, it is clear that _____(your argument)____________.

Think of one emotional appeal (pathos) that will support your side. Homework

Do Now: How is this writer building their own ethos and tearing down their opponent? “In every stage of these oppressions We have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”

Review: Argument Outline Introduction Support Paragraphs Claim 1 Claim 2 Claim 3 (?) Counterargument Concession Refutation Conclusion

Mad 40! Should schools be year round? Your task—write an essay in forty minutes Use your notes from Tuesday’s planning session to help you. Add in ethos, logos, and pathos

Essay Tally—20 pts 2 pts for a complete planning sheet (up to 2) 1 pt per thesis statement (up to 2) 1 pt per supporting claim (up to 3) 1 pt per supporting evidence (up to 3) 1 pt for each part of counterargument (up to 3) 1 pt for hook, connection & return (up to 3) 1 pt each for So What? & Call to Action (up to 2) 2 pts for a complete essay (up to 2)

Pick one of the three essays you have written, and revise it to include all of the correct types of evidence & appeals. Due when you return from vacation. Homework

Organize the room as below Do Now Organize the room as below

The school year should be increased to year round instruction Debate Day #3 Resolved: The school year should be increased to year round instruction

Steps Step 1: Find Evidence For and Against Read the “Declarations of the Rights of the Child” (pp 153-155) & “School’s Out for Summer” (pp 157-158) Step 2: Meet in a larger group to list your claims & evidence Step 3: Develop some questions to ask the other side

Debate Format Affirmative Constructive 5 mins Negative Cross Examination 3 mins Negative Constructive 5 mins Affirmative Cross Examination 3 mins Negative Rebuttal 3 mins Affirmative Rebuttal 3 mins Judge’s Findings

Exit Slip Are the debates getting better or worse? Why do you think this is happening?