Wednesday, November 4 - Argumentative Non-Fiction

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze an argument, identifying logical and emotional appeals to determine if it is a strong argument in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

Write a sentence using context clues for the following words:

1. Primal
2. Submissive
3. Punitive

Direct Instruction

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Review side-bar answers and discuss effectiveness of Cesar Millan's argument.

Identify logical and emotional appeals and ethical appeals.

Guided / Independent (crq format)


Explain Cesar Millan's argument regarding the relationship between domestic dogs and humans. Then choose one logical appeal and one emotional appeal of Cesar Millan's that support his argument.

Check for Understanding

Individual and group student checks during independent work

Closure review plot through murder

Exit Pass

What makes a drama different than a work of fiction and How does a drama match up wit ha plot structure?