1. Evidence & Argument: Multiple Ways of Experiencing a Text
RI 8.8 – Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient: recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
By: Wenalyn Bell-Glenn (GCS PLEF)
Modified By: Kimberly P. Sanderlin
February 11, 2016

2. Class read #1 Read: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail (King, Jr)”
Read the text creating combining
During close read #1, focus your lens on:
1) MLK's message in the letters and the context in which he is writing the letter?
- Identify at least 1 excerpt/quote from the letter that justifies your stance on the overall message of the letter.
2) How the letter relates to our current UDHR article cluster (#6-10)?
*Practice using THINKING NOTES strategy
as you annotate
Mrs. Sanderlin will check your notes 

3. Question of the day!
How can a writer craft his/her language to develop a main idea and reach an audience?

4. Introduce Ethos, pathos, & Logos
Ethos, or the ethical appeal, means to convince an audience of the author’s credibility or character. An author would use ethos to show to his audience that he is a credible source and is worth listening too. Ethos is the Greek word for “character Ethos can be developed by choosing language that is appropriate for the audience and topic (also means choosing proper level of vocabulary), making yourself sound fair or unbiased, introducing your expertise or pedigree, and by using correct grammar and syntax. Pathos, or the emotional appeal, means to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions. Authors use pathos to invoke sympathy from an audience; to get them to feel what the writer feels. A common use of pathos would be to draw pity from an audience. Another use of pathos would be to inspire anger from an audience; perhaps in order to prompt action. Pathos can be developed by using meaningful language, emotional tone, emotion evoking examples, stories of emotional events, and implied meanings. Logos, or the appeal to logic, means to convince an audience by use of logic or reason. To use logos would be to cite facts and statistics, historical and literal analogies, and citing certain authorities on a subject. Logos can be developed by using advanced, theoretical or abstract language, citing facts (very important), using historical and literal analogies, and by constructing logical arguments.

5. Discussion cycle #1 (Table group)
Knowledge
In your group answer the following questions.
What are Kings reasons for being in Birmingham?
How does King answer to the charge of being an outsider?
What was the purpose of nonviolent direct action?
King describes two types of laws, just and unjust, why is this important?
Why does King welcome the label extremist?

6. Mix it up: group with like numbers
Comprehension
What is the tone of the text?
List five of the most powerful words in the text that their connotation support the tone.
Are there any examples of emotional appeals in the text?

7. Return to table group:
Analysis
What is the central idea of the text?
List 3 moments in the text that build towards the central idea.
How does this text relate to UDHR articles 6- 10?

8. Mascot group discussion
Evaluate
Identify the Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.
Highlight these in the text and be able to explain your decisions before highlighting.
Are there any particular Ethos, Pathos, and Logos that area little more difficult than others?

9. 1- Slide Presentation (table group collaboration)
Main Idea
2 Quotes from the Paragraph Noted
How does this contribute to the main idea or purpose?
Connection to UDHR Articles 6-10
Connection to any other UDHR articles (optional)
Image
Names of presenters (This should be included in the notes area of the slide.)

10. During presentation –audience feedback
2 Kinds of Feedback
Specific Feedback
“I like that you showed the words that had a lot of positive connotation.”
Suggestions for Improvement
“You could extend your version of King’s main idea.”

11. Fishbowl Starters Even though you just said that…, I believe that …
I agree with what you said about …, but I think that…
You make a good point about…, and I would add that….
Perhaps, but (insert an expert or source) would say) that…

12. After the Activity
Reflect on the activity. Go by and answer the question of the day. : How can a writer craft his/her language to develop a main idea and reach the audience?