College Board Module 3 Analysis Activities
Eula Biss “On Immunity” Annotate: Underline the Claim Write notes in the margin identifying and analyzing Rhetorical Strategies (Logos) Identify the extended metaphor and highlight words that build this metaphor Mark the restated thesis.
Activity A Annotate this infographic in your packet: What do the arrows represent? What do the rings represent? Next to each of the 3 pictures, make a note describing each scenario. What is the National Institute’s for Health’s Claim? Activity A How does this infographic relate to Eula Biss’s explanation of herd immunity? Quote 1 sentence from her work that emphasizes the idea that these two works share.
Activity B With each picture write a brief response: What do you see? Observations What do you assume? Interpretations What do you wonder? Questions
Activity C: Respond to Questions How is Gillray’s picture “The Cow Pock—or—the Wonderful Effects of the New Inoculation” satirical? How does Gillray’s use of irony contrast the cartoon’s image and its title? How does Gillray use exaggeration to make his point? What do you notice about the physical features of the people? Satire= The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices
“The Speckled Monster” by jennermuseum.com Annotate: Write notes in the margin to show your understanding of Jenner’s discovery counter-argument/claims and what peoples fears were.
Activity D: Prompt Write a paragraph analyzing Gillray’s claim in his satirical cartoon Start with a claim… Gillray’s cartoon “The Cow Pock” is presenting a satirical argument that ridicules _____________ and ____________ by using (humor, exaggeration, and/or irony). Include visual observations that support your claim: describe 2 visual details, infer their meaning, and explain how they are satirical and ridiculing one or more groups of people. Blend a quotation from the research source “Smallpox—The Speckled Monster” to further support your analysis of Gillray’s cartoon. Explain its connection to the cartoon. End with… So it is clear that Gillray’s purpose was to ___________________________.
“Measles: A Dangerous Illness” by Roald Dahl pg. 35-38 Underline and label the claim What rhetorical tactic comes directly before the claim? Paraphrase the 3 main points that support the claim in the margin Rhetorical Devices: Highlight and make notes for the persuasive rhetorical appeals: Logos: the main points are logos; now highlight evidence (facts, stats, & numbers) Ethos: pinpoint the 3 uses of ethos and explain how Dahl builds credibility and trust pathos: find multiple examples; include the feeling Dahl wants the audience to experience Find and make a note about the 2 uses of repetition & why Dahl uses it? Find and make a note about the uses of a rhetorical question Label the Call to Action! Details: Find and label the allusion What is structurally significant about the first paragraph/opener? Where is there imagery? Circle diction that defines the tone. Note the 2 tone words on page. 38
“Mandatory Vaccination Is Not the Answer to Measles” by Bob Sears Underline the claim Annotate the factual evidence Highlight and annotate persuasive techniques Place boxes around statements that are in direct opposition to Dahl’s points. Last page: What would Sears say to Dahl? Write 2-3 sentences.