1. AGENDA Week 2: Morals in Politics  Rhetorical Vocab (Word Play)  Classical Model  Choice Reading  **Find, read, print an article that would make a person question morals/ethics (Remember: Annotation is Automatic!)

2. THE CLASSICAL MODEL  Introduction or exordium  Narration or narratio  Confirmation or confirmatio  Refutation or refutatio  Conclusion or peroratio How is this model different from the formal model you have used for the persuasive essay? KNOW THESE LATIN TERMS! QUIZ on Wednesday! Know these Latin terms AND spelling! Pg. 13-14

3. Reminder:  Article on morality due tomorrow for discussion!

4. AGENDA  Choice Reading/Writing  Share articles  Review Classical Model  “Not By Math Alone” O’Connor and Romer fifth century B.C., theclassical argumenthas stood as a model for writers who believe their case can be argued logically and plausibly to an open- minded audience

5. Articles on Morality  Share article with partner.  Discuss the following: Rhetorical triangle What morals/values is the author eluding to What connections can you make to your life? Make a list of values on which you strongly cherish

6. The Classical Model  fifth century B.C., the classical argument- Roman court system  has stood as a model for writers and speakers  For those who believe their case can be argued logically and plausibly to an open- minded audience

7. SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR  Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor is making a video game. Let’s all take a moment and let that sink in. OK, has your head stopped spinning yet? Good, because the news just gets more interesting from there. The game is an unconventional one; aimed at teaching seventh and eighth-graders lessons in basic civics. She has a pretty good reason for developing the game, noting that the “No Child Left Behind Act” has effectively ended basic civics education in schools. According to Justice O’Connor, “only one-third of Americans can name the three branches of government, but two-thirds can name a judge on American Idol” (posted June 8, 2008).

8. “Not by Math Alone” (2006) Sandra Day O’Connor Former Supreme Court Justice Roy Romer, Former Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District pages 14-16 NEW BOOK: pg.112

9. “Not By Math Alone” Double-entry notes (pg. 20) Classical Model Element (Latin term) Textual Evidence (what it includes)

10. AGENDA  Review notes from “Not by Math Alone”  Classical Model Quiz/ SSR  Read “Letter from Birmingham Jail” MLK Jr. Pg. 260-275 Pg. 280-295 (new)

11. Classical Model Quiz  Use the Latin terms (with correct spelling) to describe the organization of your essay and the classical model to organize your thoughts, OUTLINE or BULLET your response to the following prompt: Should all high school students be required to take an Advanced Placement (AP) course during their Senior year? You will have 20 minutes to answer this question.

12. Classical Model Quiz  Use the Latin terms (with correct spelling) to describe the organization of your essay and the classical model to organize your thoughts, OUTLINE or BULLET your response to the following prompt: Should communities impose curfews on high school students? You will have 30 minutes to answer this question.

13. Classical Model Quiz  Use the Latin terms (with correct spelling) to describe the organization of your essay and the classical model to organize your thoughts, OUTLINE or BULLET your response to the following prompt: Should high schools have random drug searches? You will have 30 minutes to answer this question.

14. Classical Model Quiz  Use the Latin terms (with correct spelling) to describe the organization of your essay and the classical model to organize your thoughts, OUTLINE or BULLET your response to the following prompt: Should people have to wait 24 hours before getting a tattoo? You will have 30 minutes to answer this question.

15. Classical Model Quiz  Usethe Latin terms (with correct spelling) to describe the organization of your essay and the classical model to organize your thoughts, OUTLINE or BULLET your response to the following prompt: Should all high school students be required to take an Advanced Placement (AP) course during their Senior year? You will have 30 minutes to answer this question.

16. Group focus for: “Letter from Birmingham Jail” MLK, Jr. Allusions to The Bible (volunteer)  Logos  Pathos  Ethos  Metaphors **Page. 22 of Composition Book

17. AGENDA  Group discussions and presentations of: “Letter from Birmingham Jail” ~ MLK  Choice Reading

18. Group focus for: “Letter from Birmingham Jail” MLK, Jr. 1. Allusions to The Bible 2. Logos 3. Pathos 4. Ethos 5. Metaphors **Page. 22 of Composition Book

19. Rhetoric in “Letter from Birmingham..”  Anaphora (265, 268, 270)  Antithesis (266)  Epistrophe (273-274)  Rhetorical Questions  “non violent”  “nobodiness” (265) “white moderate”(267)  “just and unjust” laws (265)  Saint Augustine, Socrates, Jesus, Martin Luther, St. Thomas Aquinas  Re-quoting the Clergymen

20. Development  Paragraphs 2-3: Not an outsider  Paragraphs 5-11: explains how his organization tries to negotiate and how it will again  Paragraphs 12-14: Refutes the accusation that his organizations actions are untimely  Paragraphs 15-22: Presents an argument justifying civil disobedience  **He always agrees, but then redefines the term for them, justifying his case

21. Journal  In your journal, pick the value on which you cherish and possibly display the most in your life.  Draw a symbolic representation of that value.  Write: Why is it as such? Do you see yourself feeling this way forever?

22. Agenda Formative Analysis #5 “Letters from a Birmingham Jail” Choice Reading

23. Formative Analysis #5 (pg. 23-? In Comp. Book) Select a section from King’s letter and explain 1) Why you found it compelling OR 2) on what grounds you would challenge it. Cite evidence or reading to support your position. Possible quotations to focus on (but you are NOT limited to) include: a. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” (Para. 4) b. “..freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” (para. 13) c. “Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.” (para. 23) **Consider pointing out rhetoric and appeals that may have contributed to your position and HOW they were influential Question found on page 275 (#2 Suggestions for Writing) of regular textbook Page 295 #4 of NEW TEXTBOOK!!

24. AGENDA Analyze George W. Bush’s “After 9/11” Speech **Rhetorical Precis on Speech

25. MC Strategies  1 Hour/ 4 passages 45% of entire grade  ALWAYS Pre-19 th century piece (usually first, often the hardest)  Read entire piece, answer questions that you KNOW first  Slash the (prefix) trash  Circle word “it”/ Highlight “primary” “except”

26. Multiple-Choice Monday!  Martin Luther King: “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Pages 260-262: Paragraphs 17-22

27. “After 9/11” Speech  On Thursday, September 20th, President George W. Bush gave this much- anticipated speech before a Joint Session of Congress, outlining America's reaction to the unprecedented attack against its people.

28. Rhetorical Precis on speech 1. Claim (who, what, when, “That” clause) 2. Development (How: first, then, finally) 3. Purpose: (Why) 4. Audience: (To Whom: tone and targeted audience)

29.  Misc. slides

30. Mark Forsyth  Mark Forsyth is a passionate, self- described pedant when it comes to the English language -- but his detailed knowledge of history has given him a common-sense approach to its "proper" use. He is an author, blogger, journalist, proofreader and ghostwriter. He can be found dispelling the grammar myths we were all taught in his popular blog, the Inky Fool. His book The Etymologicon takes "a circular stroll through the hidden connections of the English language" by history of one word or phrase with each chapter.the Inky FoolThe Etymologicon “Reality changes words far more than words can ever change reality.”

31. “What is a Snollygoster”  Most politicians choose their words carefully, to shape the reality they hope to create. But does it work? Etymologist Mark Forsyth shares a few entertaining word-origin stories from British and American history (for instance, did you ever wonder how George Washington became "president"?) and draws a surprising conclusion. (From TEDxHousesofParliament in London)

32. Compare/Contrast  What are some similar threads you made throughout the two pieces?  What is an overall conclusion you’ve made regarding lying in politics?

33. Discussion Self-Evaluation  “Discussion”= 20% of grade  Be honest with yourself and Mrs. W

34. Journal  In your journal, pick the value on which you cherish and possibly display the most in your life.  Draw a symbolic representation of that value.  Write: Why is it as such? Do you see yourself feeling this way forever?