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April 21, 2014 Intro to Persuasion H omework: B ring in old magazines by Wednesday - THEY MUST BE APPROPRIATE! I-Ready - due by May 1st - at least 4 tests, passed with an 80% composite proficiency! All <80% test corrections due by Wednesday! Ob jective:
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April 21, 2014 Intro to Persuasion Homework: Bring in old magazines by Wednesday - THEY MUST BE APPROPRIATE! I-Ready - due by May 1st - at least 4 tests, passed with an 80% composite proficiency! All <80% test corrections due by Wednesday! Objective: I can identify the parts of an argument and evaluate how it is supported in a text, thereby resulting in a persuasive piece of writing. Warm Up (in your composition book) Copy your objective into your comp book. Today we will begin our POWER OF PERSUASION unit of study. Turn to pg. 936 in your Lit book. Identify and define the two parts of an ARGUMENT.
All <80% test corrections due by Wednesday. This is optional, but if you choose to do it, you must do COMPLETE test corrections for ALL questions that you missed.
-11= 61 -12= 57 -13= 53 -14= 50 -15= 46 -16= 43 -17= 39 -18= 36 -19= 32 -20= 28 -1 = 96 -2= 93 -3= 89 -4= 86 -5= 82 -6= 78 -7= 75 -8= 71 -9= 68 -10= 64 * if you made below an 80, you can do test corrections (on a seperate sheet of paper) for ALL of the questions that you missed, and you will receive an 80. *
All test corrections should be done on the back of your answer sheet. Put the number of the original item that you missed, and write out the question in its entirety, along with the complete right answer. NOT JUST THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER! If you missed any on the TEXT structure section (section II), you need to put the information from the selection into the correct graphic organizer. So let's say some of the ones that you missed were 6 and 40. Here's how those would look on your test corrections...
6. An interview with former Carolina Panther, Steve Smith, on ESPN.com - inform 40. What additional information about vivariums can be gained from the labeled diagram? A- a person can reach inside a vivarium from a side wall, not only from the top lid. * You do this for ALLthe ones that you missed.You will earn an 80% if you do this.
Part I: What is an argument? http://biblestudyoutlines.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/argument-clipart.jpg
Argument support the reasons or evidence that help to prove that claim. Support in an argument is usually for or against an issue. claim a writer's position on a problem or issue. http://www.ask-gratitude.com/images/argument5.jpg
Look at the claim and support in the graphic organizer. What is the claim? What are the three ways the author supports the claim? https://picnicwithants.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/woman-computer-drawing1.jpg
Claim The Internet can create problems for teens support support support
Now read... Power in Numbers Why Student Clubs Are So Effective ve pg. 937 http://stceciliasinfants.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/after-school-club-image-2.jpg
1. Look at the title of this article and reread the first paragraph. What is the author's claim?
2. In your own words, restate two of the reasons that the author gives to support the claim.
3. On of the author's reasons has been boxed. What examples are given to back up this reason?
4. In your opinion, does the author include enough evidence to support the claim? Is the evidence for or against the effectiveness of clubs?
Claim Crestdale students would benefit from school uniforms. support support support
Claim A school uniform policy at Crestdale would not be a good thing. support support support
April 22, 2014 The Power of Persuasion Homework: Bring in old magazines by Wednesday - THEY MUST BE APPROPRIATE! I-Ready - due by May 1st - at least 4 tests, passed with an 80% composite proficiency! All <80% test corrections due by Wednesday! Objective: I can identify persuasive techniques used in advertisements and public service announcements. Warm Up (in your composition book) Copy your objective into your comp book. Identify and define the two parts of an ARGUMENT in text. Think of a memorable commercial or advertisement that you have seen. In a paragraph, explain what it looked like / what happened in it and what made it so memorable / persuasive.
Part 2: The Power of Pesuasion http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DPUeAwrmzFY/T7HyrlpKtfI/AAAAAAAAA4c/0P0j5PmHmYM/s400/Persuasion.jpg
persuasive techniques methods that are used to sway a person's heart or mind. http://mass.pakgalaxy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Persuasion-Its-Components-Principles-and-Techniques.jpg
faulty reasoning a claim based on information that is incorrect, biased or simply does not make sense. http://content.gallup.com/origin/gallupinc/GallupSpaces/Production/Cms/GMJ/gvyuckldqek9bplxcsdlzq.jpg
bias the side of an issue that a person favors. Words with extremely positive or negative connotations signal an author's bias. http://commonsenseatheism.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/experimenter-bias.jpg
appeals by association "sell" a product or an idea by linking it with something or someone positive or influential bandwagon testimonial http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_c4XowAbwv4/UGKCieUG67I/AAAAAAAAACI/UuUk6PKyAL4/s1600/hanes_061610_02.jpg
bandwagon jumpon! taps into people's desire to belong to a group. Don't miss the fundraiser that everyone's talking about! http://idiomorigins.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bandwagon-2.jpg
testimonial relies on the backing of a celebrity, expert or a satisfied customer. "As the lead singer of Destination Home, I know good sound when I hear it. that's why I won't go anywhere without my portable FX portable music player." http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/news/00011811.jpg
Suppose you want to encourage your classmates to visit a Web site that helps teens do research for school. Who might give a powerful testimonial for this Web site? Explain your choice. http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ1itP073BqonK7HPU8EvzoOyFOpUWKX4Oyl9hLKqgN1LnF_GPr
emotional appeals use strong feelings, rather than facts and evidence, to persuade appeal to fear appeal to vanity
appeal to fear makes people feel as if their safety, security or health is in danger. If a hurricane hit tomorrow, would your family be safe? http://cheaphomesecurity.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/48.jpg
appeal to vanity uses flattery to win people over. We're looking for talented people like you. Join our after school running club. http://thecambelles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/starinthemaking.jpg
If you were selling a particular brand of jeans, how could you appeal to people's vanity? Explain your choice. http://www.celsias.com/upload/uploads/admin/jeans_1.jpg
loaded language relies on words with strongly positive or strongly negative associations. words with negative associations words with positive associations
words with positive associations bring to mind something exciting, comforting or desirable. Sparkling waters, silky sands and breezy air all await you at Shongum Lake Park. http://ries.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345194a469e201127911d27228a4-320wi
words with negative associations call up unpleasant images, experiences or feelings. The calves were raised in cramped, filthy stalls. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hhz5rfejpts/UijejURl6gI/AAAAAAAAGs8/tByIiKrljX0/s1600/Sad-Puppy-Face.jpg
What are some postive words that describe how your dog's coat will look and smell after using a certain pet shampoo? What negative words could describe the results of using another brand of pet shampoo?
A Recipe for Disaster Why Today's Teens Need to Shape Up Now read... pg. 939 http://blush.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/couch-potato-kid1.jpg
1. What is the claim in this editorial? What supporting evidence doe the writer provide?
3. Two examples of loaded language have been boxed. Find three additional examples.
Campaign for Fit Teens America Now look at the advertisement... pg. 939 http://outwardboundindo.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/a_healthy_mind_makes_a_healthy_body_in_teens.jpg
1. What claim does this ad make? What supporting evidence is provided?
3. How does the photograph in this ad help to enhance the message? Review the messages in models 1 and 2. Compare and contrast the viewpoints in the messages, as well as the structures used to make the claims. Which message is more persuasive? Why? model 1 model 2
Part 3: Analyze the texts http://blogs.mtu.edu/commute/files/2013/04/books1.jpg
Now read... Dangerous Threat? No - Loving Pet! pg. 940 http://www.hdwallpaperscool.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lovely-hd-wallpapers-of-pitbull-dog-new-fresh-pitbull-dog-images-free-download.jpg
2. Review the persuasive techniques listed on pg. 938. Which technique does the author use in the boxed sentence?
3. What reason does the author give in the third paragraph to support her claim? Explain this reason in your own words.
4. Reread lines 19-24. In your opinion, does the author include enough evidence to support her claim? Why or why not.
5. Are the facts in this editorial used for or against the issue of keeping pit bulls as pets? Explain.
Now read... Is This the Kind of Dog That You Want Roaming Our Streets? pg. 941 http://www.wggb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pit-bull.jpg
1. In your own words, describe the claim that the poster makes. What supporting evidence do you find?
2. What persuasive technique is used to convince the intended audience - responsible neighbors - of the claim? How can you tell?