Monday, October 15, 2018

Monday & Tuesday - October 15 & 16 - Persuasive speeches

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

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The three appeals - LOGOS, PATHOS and ETHOS are are used for PERSUASION (not informational, not for entertainment). They are SPECIFICALLY used to persuade. 

Take out your Malcolm X speech - The Ballot or the Bullet

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE PROMPTS AND USE A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER TO ANSWER IT THOROUGHLY.
1.

Malcolm X uses ethos, pathos and logos in his speech, the Ballot or the Bullet. Analyze ONE of these three appeals and explain how it supports his argument. Use textual evidence to support your answer.

2. 
Identify and analyze the LOADED WORDS that Malcolm X uses in order to create tone. Use textual evidence to support your answer.

REMEMBER:
1. Rewrite the prompt in the space provided. 
2. Restate the prompt as closely as possibly to make it a first sentence.
3. When you explain, be sure to define terms from the prompt.
4. Use direct quotes from text in box 4. Then explain why they are effective and directly support your answer.
5. Use words from the prompt in your conclusion to be sure you are wrapping it up and coming full circle.


Direct Instruction

Background of RFK Eulogy Speech for MLK in April 1968 ( four years after Malcolm X's ballot or bullet speech).

View RFK speech

assasination of RFK


top ten assasinations

Guided

Read RFK speech - Eulogy for MLK, Jr.  - annotate for persuasive elements ( Logical, emotional, ethical appeals, repetition, rhetorical questions)


Independent

Complete the Speech Analysis sheet for RFK.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work


Closure



Review effective Persuasive Techniques compared to weaker use of propaganda

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