1. 1.Lightening Study: Vocab synonyms, defs, md’s 2.Apply: Examine point of view in... oThe Colbert Report AA 1.H.E.L.P points 2.Evidence of thinking: C-notes 3.Colbert paragraph 4.Vocab Study: Quiz Friday Topic: Topic: JDI Point of View Level: Level: Examining, Evaluating January 30

2. On Your Desk 1.Blank sheet of binder paper (unripped) 2.Vocabulary packet 3.“Just Do It” study guide 4.C-notes (Point of View)

3. Yesterday we... Continued to assess how point of view shapes claims and content: The Colbert Report. Check online calendar for more information.

4. Today’s Objectives Continue to assess how point of view shapes claims and content: The Colbert Report. Respond to writing prompt: Is Stephen Colbert’s representation of President Obama fair?

5. Framework for responding to text CEN-PO-PUR CEN = Find central theme CEN = Find the central theme or main idea. PO = Analyze point of view. PO = Analyze the author’s point of view. PUR = Determine purpose. PUR = Determine the author’s purpose.

6. Framework for responding to text 1.Find central theme 1.Find the central theme or main idea. 2.Analyze point of view. 2.Analyze the author’s point of view. 3.Determine purpose. 3.Determine the author’s purpose.

7. What is POINT of VIEW ? 4.The author’s stand on a topic, idea, or situation. 5.What kinds of things create an author’s point of view? (List 4.) experiencesfriends religiongeographic location genderincome / status familyeducation

8. How does POINT of VIEW influence CONTENT ? oWhat gets included 6.What gets _______________________

9. The Colbert Report Date: January 21, Inauguration Day “Author”: Stephen Colbert Bullet Points: List evidence of Colbert’s point of view— his attitude toward Obama himself, his speech, and his inauguration.

10. How does POINT of VIEW influence CONTENT ? 1.List three influences on the Stephen Colbert’s point of view. political partyfriends religiongeographic location genderincome / status familylevel of education race / ethnicitysexual orientation

11. How does POINT of VIEW influence CONTENT ? 2.State Colbert’s claim: a.President Obama is _____________________, and his inauguration was _______________________; in fact, ___________________________________. b.What got included? (See your list of “evidence.”) c.What got left out? (Make a list: 5 items.)

12. How does POINT of VIEW influence CONTENT ? Is Stephen Colbert’s representation of President Obama fair?

13. Is Stephen Colbert’s representation of President Obama fair? On Your lovely paper Write a lengthy paragraph in response to the question above. ~ ~ 1. Begin with a guiding statement, which will be one or two sentences that present... o a description of Colbert’s representation of Obama. o your claim about whether Colbert’s representation is fair. 2. Then, state your reason, related to Colbert’s point of view. 3. Provide evidence from the broadcast. 4. Explain how the evidence supports your claim and reasons. 5. State (restate) your conclusion.

14. In the January 21 st broadcast of his news program on Comedy Central, Stephen Colbert represented the newly inaugurated President Barack Obama as a power- grabbing attention seeker whose villainous agenda includes replacing capitalism with collectivism and, effectively, crowning himself king. While Colbert’s reporting on the inaugural events is sometimes hilarious, his point of view as a radical right-wing conservative leads him to exclude evidence that would contradict his claims, resulting in a portrayal of Mr. Obama that is patently unfair. As he begins his coverage of the inauguration, Colbert hurls the first arrow at Obama’s integrity by alleging that, in being sworn in on both January 20 and January 21, the president has not only flouted the US Constitution by taking his oath of office for the second time on January 21; he has thoroughly desecrated it by establishing, with the repeated oath, that he will be a third- term president (2 nd and 3 rd terms to be served consecutively, according to Colbert). In rushing to condemn the president, Mr. Colbert neglects to inform his audience that when January 20—the day the Constitution sets aside for the president to take his oath—falls on a Sunday, it is customary for presidents to be sworn in both on that day and again on the Monday following, so that those who observe the Sabbath as a day of reverent worship can participate in the inaugural festivities. In fact, seven past presidents have done the same, setting a precedent that undeniably frees President Obama from blame or accusations of evil intentions.... (to be continued)

15. In the January 21 st broadcast of his news program on Comedy Central, Stephen Colbert represented the newly inaugurated President Barack Obama as a power- grabbing attention seeker whose villainous agenda includes replacing capitalism with collectivism and, effectively, crowning himself king. While Colbert’s reporting on the inaugural events is sometimes hilarious, his point of view as a radical right-wing conservative leads him to exclude evidence that would contradict his claims, resulting in a portrayal of Mr. Obama that is patently unfair. As he begins his coverage of the inauguration, Colbert hurls the first arrow at Obama’s integrity by alleging that, in being sworn in on both January 20 and January 21, the president has not only flouted the US Constitution by taking his oath of office for the second time on January 21; he has thoroughly desecrated it by establishing, with the repeated oath, that he will be a third- term president (2 nd and 3 rd terms to be served consecutively, according to Colbert). In rushing to condemn the president, Mr. Colbert neglects to inform his audience that when January 20—the day the Constitution sets aside for the president to take his oath—falls on a Sunday, it is customary for presidents to be sworn in both on that day and again on the Monday following, so that those who observe the Sabbath as a day of reverent worship can participate in the inaugural festivities. In fact, seven past presidents have done the same, setting a precedent that undeniably frees President Obama from blame or accusations of evil intentions.