1. Bellringer: Feb. 24 On your copy of “A Call for Unity”
Identify and number the 9 criticisms that the clergymen seem to have regarding the Birmingham Campaign.

2. Reading “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
Your task is read with your partner out loud. Switch after each paragraph grouping (after each set of questions).
Section 3, question 3 is missing an “and” between “disagree” and “believe”
Vocabulary terms are listed on the bulletin board – all are FAIR game (ethos, logos, pathos, rebuttal, concession, counterargument, bias, hidden agenda, logical fallacy)

3. Reading Goals Use reading guide to help analyze King’s approach.
Evaluate his use of ethos, logos, and pathos to see if his piece is more persuasive or argumentative.
Prepare to answer the question: How does MLK employ ethos, logos, and pathos in “A Letter From Birmingham Jail” to construct his message?
Here’s another LONGER video which incorporates both “A Call for Unity” and “Letter from Birmingham Jail” if you need some help at home: Univerity of Texas at Austin's video
Reading Goals

4. Discussion:
How does King create his ethos for his intended audience? Why can he not rely on his credentials and leadership roles?
How does King create a logical argument throughout his response?
How does King use pathos effectively? (not too much, not too little)

5. Answer the lesson question:
How does MLK employ ethos, logos, and pathos in “A Letter From Birmingham Jail” to construct his message?