1. D21 – Bellringer
Of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos, which do you use the most? Explain why:

2. Goals: Today we will:
Continue to work on our persuasive essays, and explore how to better persuade our audience of our point of view
Explore the fallacy of Fast Talking

3. Writing Time:
You’ve got 45 minutes to write your essays. Keep on working hard!

4. Logical Fallacy of the Day
Argument by Fast Talking
People will sometimes try to sound smart by talking really fast, and if they mix in confusing jargon, you are often left believing they must be telling the truth…but are they?
Example that shows how some people can take this WAY too far…vid
HW: get your essay reviewed by another adult, one who has not seen the assignment yet.

5. D22 – Bellringer
How did your review go? Reminder: You WILL be submitting your essay online today!

6. Goals: Today we will:
Continue to work on our persuasive essays, and explore how to better persuade our audience of our point of view
Explore the fallacy of Gibberish

7. Writing Time
You’ve got 45 minutes to continue working on your Persuasive Essays. Reminder: They are due online March 19th. Expert review was due March 11th (I ed you about it, hopefully you took advantage!)
Reminder: Log onto writetheworld.com

8. Logical Fallacy of the Day
Argument by Gibberish / Jargon
Making / defending an argument by using complicated, confusing words, etc., and acting like you know what you’re talking about. This may lead others to believe they are foolish, and thus ought to trust you (fallacious!)

9. Examples:

10. Argument Time! Ok, you’ve got 30ish minutes to prep for a debate!
Resolution: The U.S. Federal government ought to enact federal hate crimes for the public good.
Format:
2 min: Group A makes Pro Argument
2 min: Group B Makes Con Argument
2 min: Crossfire
2 min: Group B makes rebuttal
2 min: Group A makes rebuttal
1 min: Group A makes final statement
1 min Group B makes final statement