Wednesday, March 22 - Ballot or the Bullet

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze persuasive speech in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW
Write this definition into your notebooks:

Analogy - a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Direct Instruction

Get a NEO. Answer all short answer questions in full sentences and make textual references when appropriate. (10 points each)

1. Why does Malcom X make references to other black ministers who are also civil rights leaders in paragraph 2?

2. Identify and discuss the use of repetition in paragraph 3 and its intended effect on the audience.

3. Explain the analogy that Malcom X makes when he refers to President Kennedy and Khrushchev (top of second page). What is his point? Is it effective?

4. Explain the analogy about having dinner (bottom of second page). What is his point and is he effective?

THEN:


CRQ Choice - Choose one of the CRQ questions below. Be sure to write in CRQ format - (restate, explain, quote, explain, conclude). (40 points)

Malcom X uses several propaganda techniques including name-calling and Rhetorical questions. Analyze the use of these devices throughout his speech and evaluate their effectiveness. Be sure to use textual evidence to support your answer.

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Choose two of the three persuasive appeals (logos, pathos or ethos) that Malcom X uses in this speech.  Explain how these appeals influence the audience. Use textual evidence to support your answer.

WHEN FINISHED, you may complete the Ethos, Pathos, Logos, practice handout/packet.