Persuasive Appeals & McCarthyism Material

Aristotle's Modes of Persuasion: Logos, Ethos, Pathos

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McCarthyism Political Cartoons

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September 27& 28

September 28, 2011

TLWD: understanding of Aristotle’s model for rhetorical appeals by discussing use in propaganda

Journal: Free-Write!

Today's Objectives:

· Journal

· Finish Aristotle’s Modes of Persuasion PPT

· Modes of Persuasion/McCarthyism Activity

· Select Independent Reading Novel (IRN)

· Read & Discuss “The Storm” (p. 194-198 Patterns)

· Turn in HW: N/A

*HW: Ad Hunt, Secure copy of IRN, Post Responses to “The Storm” (p. 198-199 Patterns) on Blog + Complete work on Crucible Paper Final Draft (due tomorrow).

9/21

TLWD: explore and analyze ideas, events, and/or movements related to United States culture through critical reading and discussion Miller’s The Crucible with 100% class participation

Journal: Discuss the role of women in The Crucible. Do you think this is a fair portrayal? –Why, or why not?

Today's Objectives:

· Journal. –When done, remain seated and wait quietly for further direction.

· Review & Discuss The Crucible Act III

· Review of SOAPS-tone

· Discuss “Half-Hanged Mary” Activity

· Intro to Jr. Project Guidelines

· Read & Discuss The Crucible Act IV

· Turn in HW: “Half-Hanged Mary” Activity (Blog)

*HW: Finish Reading The Crucible Act IV, post a personal analysis of the play on your blog, and develop a working thesis related to the reading.

9/20

TLWD: explore and analyze ideas, events, and/or movements related to United States culture through critical reading and discussion Miller’s The Crucible with 100% class participation

Journal: Discuss the role that grudges and personal rivalries play in the witch trial hysteria

Today's Objectives:

· Journal. –When done, remain seated and wait quietly for further direction.

· Review & Discuss The Crucible Act II

· Intro to SOAPS-tone (PPT)

Soaps-tone

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· Half-Hanged Mary Activity (link)

· Read & Discuss The Crucible Act III

· Responses to “Are you now or were you Ever?” Activity

· Turn in HW: “Are you now or were you Ever?” Activity (Blog)

*HW: Analyze “Half-Hanged Mary” using the SOAPS-tone strategy you learned today. Post analysis on blog and respond to two peer posts. (link)

Finish Reading The Crucible Act III

September 19, 2011

September 19, 2011

TLWD: explore and analyze ideas, events, and/or movements related to United States culture through critical reading and discussion Miller’s The Crucible with 100% class participation

Journal: Miller originally wrote The Crucible as a critique of McCarthyism, but he distanced his narrative by using the Salem witch trials as the setting for the play. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this approach.

Today's Objectives:

· Journal. –When done, remain seated and wait quietly for further direction.

· Review & Discuss The Crucible Act I

· Feedback on Edward R. Murrow’s role in McCarthy Trials

· Read & Discuss The Crucible Act II

· “Are you now or were you Ever?” Activity (link)

· Turn in HW: SL free response edits & Murrow Report

*HW: Finish Reading The Crucible Act II & Answer Reading Response Questions

Read “Are you now or were you Ever?” (handout) & post responses to Blog (+respond two peer posts) link