Presentation Sign-Ups and Spring Break Extra Credit Voting

Next week you will begin presenting your opinion and persuading your peers to believe the way you do, or to take some action about an issue. You will need to sign up for a presentation date by visiting the following form: sign-ups.

Then, there is a chance for some extra credit over spring break! Yeah! Whoo Hoo! In order to complete the extra credit, I need to get some opinions on what we should read. Click on this form and give a few titles for books we should read.

Opposing Viewpoints and Counterarguments

It is time to think about opposing arguments. You have some opinions and reasons for your opinions. There are others out there who don't believe the same as you. Crazy! For a brief moment today you will think the way your opponents think and then you will counter argue their viewpoints. Use the link below to get your reasons, opposing viewpoints, and counterarguments organized.

Check this link

Finding Facts for Your Opinion

You might need to update Firefox on your computer. If your computer asks you to do that today, do it.

Then, you will need to begin keeping track of your sources for this research. You can do this in one of two ways. Either choose to create a document in Google docs and copy and paste your resources onto that document. Or, you can use cite-lighter.

Then, use the following form to submit your position, reasons for your opinion, and facts that support your opinion. Be sure to keep track of the sources you use.

Learning More About Your Topic

Once you have discovered an issue (a matter of discussion, debate, or dispute) in your community, it is time to read more about your issue.

Today, you should spend some time learning the history of your issue.

• How long has it been an issue? When did you become aware of the issue?
• Who are the people involved in the issue? Are they any "talking heads" (spokespeople) in regards to the issue? What do these people have to say about the issue?
• What are the facts involved in the issue? When did those facts become public knowledge? 

Finally, what is your new found opinion about the issue? What needs to be done about this issue?

As you read, keep the following form open and complete the form as your research and read. Numbers 1, 6, and 7 are required. 

Community Research

Do you need some help researching your community issue? Do you know of any community issues at the moment?

Use this link to help you research: click here.

Claims and Subclaims in "I Have a Dream"

We discussed the definitions of claim and subclaim. For the purposes of this class, we will focus on advocative types of claims.

Then, we found the main claim, subclaims, and examples in "I Have A Dream."

Analyzing Appeals

Today, you will be analyzing the appeals and rhetorical devices used in the speech, "I Have a Dream."

Use the following worksheet to help you begin the process.

Who is Malcolm X?

Today, find 5 facts about Malcolm X. After reading about him, what is your opinion of him? Of his ideas? Of his actions?

Then, read this brief excerpt of his speech and analyze it for persuasive techniques.

Finally, read about MLK Jr. How are Malcolm X and MLK Jr similar and different?

Comparing Ads

After watching the ads and looking at the prints, write a 2 paragraph response:

Which are more persuasive? Print ads or television ads? Why?

Which ad did you find more persuasive? Why?

My (position/view/belief) is that (print/television) ads are more persuasive.  I feel this way because ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The ad I found most persuasive was _________________ because …