Persuasive Analysis of Speeches by Bill Clinton and Cesar Chavez.

Friday, October 24^th:

2^ND PERIOD:

Please read page 53 – 60 in PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE; “What the Future Holds for Farm Workers and Hispanics” by Cesar Chavez.

Then independently analyze this piece and the one on pages 48 – 52 by Bill Clinton, “Remarks to the Convocation  of the Church of Christ in God”.  You should analyze for the main ideas, the evidence, the use of rhetorical devices, tone, mood and organization.  Then write your findings down in the following format:

William Clinton: “Remarks to the Convocation of the Church of Christ in God”; pages 48 – 52.

Argument

Supporting Evidence:

1.

2.

3.

Rhetorical Devices:

Metaphor:

1.

2.

Similes:

1.

2.

Tone:

The tone is__________________.

Words and phrases used to suggest the speaker’s attitude are:

Cesar Chavez; ““What the Future Holds for Farm Workers and Hispanics”; pages 53 – 63.

Argument:

Supporting Evidence:

1.

2.

3.

Rhetorical Devices:

Metaphor:

1.

2.

Similes:

1.

2.

Tone:

The tone is__________________.

Words and phrases used to suggest the speaker’s attitude are:

This will be due at the end of class.

October 28, 2013 - November 1, 2013 Weekly Agenda for 10th Grade English

October 28, 2013 - November 2, 2013 Weekly Agenda for 10th Grade English 

Monday, October 28th: 

PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

"What the Future Holds for Farm Workers and Hispanics" by Cesar Chavez; pages 53 - 59

Analyze the speech for ethical, logical and emotional appeals

Demonstrating your best writing, compare and contrast  “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” by Martin Luther King and “What the Future Holds for Farm Workers and Hispanics” by Cesar Chavez.  This should be at least three paragraphs.  This will be due on Wednesday, October 30th:

Tuesday, October 29th:

PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

"Civil Liberties: Civil Rights"; "Reading, Interpreting, and Analyzing a Visual Text: The Political Cartoon"; page 61

After reading the political cartoon, answer questions 1 - 7 on page 61.  This will be due on Thursday, October 29th. 

Wednesday, October 30th: 

Your compare and contrast paper on “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” by Martin Luther King and “What the Future Holds for Farm Workers and Hispanics” by Cesar Chavez is due today. 

Look at various persuasive devices such as straw man, false dilemma, band wagon, snob appeal and expert opinion; then read several articles and determine which of the articles use those persuasive devices.  Pair up and create your own ad campaign or commercial using these same devices. 

Please bring your HOLT HANDBOOK.  Chapter 3, “The Participle”; pages 70 - 74; exercises 3, 4 and Review B. This will be due on Monday,  November 4th. 

Thursday, October 31st:

PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE; page 61; Questions 1 - 7; “Reading, Interpreting, and Analyzing a Visual Text: The Political Cartoon” will be due today. 

Continue working on your political campaign or commercial.  This will be due on Friday. 

Friday, November 1st: 

Present your political campaign or commercial today. 

                                                                                                                                                                   

October 21, 2013 - October 25, 2013 Weekly Agenda for 10th Grade English

Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist, who was  shot in the head by the Taliban when she insisted on the rights of young women to attend school. 

Monday, October 21st:
PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

Pages 36 - 39; "Analyzing and Evaluating Speeches"

Watch speeches of the following: 

Martin Luther King

Malala Yousafzai's speech to the U.N. on the importance of education for girls
Take notes as you watch their speeches and write down your answers to the following:
The speakers' arguments: state each speaker's argument in one thesis statement
Write the reasons given by the speakers in support of the argument
What is the evidence given by the speakers to support their thesis? Give at least two pieces of evidence.
Did the speakers use logical appeal?  If so, give an example.
Did the speakers use ethical appeal? If so, give an example.
Did the speaker use emotional appeal? if so, give an example.

Tuesday, October 22nd:
PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

Pages 40 - 43

Before You Read: "Ain't I a Woman?"

"Meet the Woman: Sojourner Truth"

"Ain't I a Woman?"

After You Read: Interpreting Meanings

Wednesday, October 23rd: 

PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

Pages 44 - 46

Page 44: "Declarations of the Rights of Women" by Susan B. Anthony

Pages 45 - 46: "Evaluating an Author's Argument"

Thursday, October 24th: 

PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
"I've Been to the Mountaintop"by Martin Luther King; page 47
"Remarks to the Convocation of the Church of Christ in God" by William J. Clinton; pages 48 - 50
Analyze each speech for ethical, logical and emotional appeals
Finish for homework

Friday, October 25th:
PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
"What the Future Holds for Farm Workers and Hispanics" by Cesar Chavez; pages 53 - 59
Analyze the speech for ethical, logical and emotional appeals

October 14, 2013 - October 18, 2013 10th Grade English Weekly Agenda

SUSAN B. ANTHONY 

Monday, October 14th:
Watch "Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam"
Earthquake Drill

Tuesday, October 15th:
Shortened Day: Dismissal Time at 1:33

PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

Pages 36 - 39; "Analyzing and Evaluating Speeches"

Watch famous speeches:

Martin Luther King

Malala Yousafzai's speech to the U.N. on the importance of education for girls

Wednesday, October 16th:

Shortened Day: Dismissal Time at 2:24

No 2nd Period today

Thursday, October 17th: 

PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

Pages 40 - 43

Before You Read: "Ain't I a Woman?"

"Meet the Woman: Sojourner Truth"

"Ain't I a Woman?"

After You Read: Interpreting Meanings

Friday, October 18th: 

PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE

Pages 44 - 46

Page 44: "Declarations of the Rights of Women" by Susan B. Anthony

Pages 45 - 46: "Evaluating an Author's Argument"

Break into groups and create a brief political campaign slogan, poster or commercial using one of the following techniques: 

Bandwagon Appeal

Snob Appeal 

Straw Man 

False Dilemma

Expert Opinion

October 7, 2013 - October 11, 2013 Weekly Agenda for 10th Grade English

Monday, October 7th:
Your final draft is due today of your persuasive essay


PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
Pages 24 - 25:
Before You Read
Primary Sources and Secondary Sources
Using the Sources:
Analyze
Evaluate
Elaborate
The War Escalates
Pages 26, 27, and 28


Tuesday, October 8th:
PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
Pages 29-35
Pages 29 - 30; "Dear Folks"
Pages 31 - 33; "Declarations of Independence from the War in Vietnam".
Pages 34 - 35; "After  You Read"; "Test Practice"; "Short Constructed Response"

Wednesday, October 9th:

VOCABULARY WORKSHOP: Level C; Unit 2 is due today.

Selections from:
The Things They Carried,
Journals from a Young VietCong Woman Doctor
Letters Home: Letters from Young American Soldiers in Viet Nam

Thursday, October 9th:
PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
Pages 36 - 39; "Analyzing and Evaluating Speeches"

Watch famous speeches:
Martin Luther King
Malala Yousafzai's speech to the U.N. on the importance of education for girls

Friday, October 10th:
PERSPECTIVES in MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
Pages 40 - 43
Before You Read: "Ain't I a Woman?"
"Meet the Woman: Sojourner Truth"
"Ain't I a Woman?"
After You Read: Interpreting Meanings

Rubric for Persuasive Essay

Rubric for Persuasive Essay

First Paragraph

Make sure the essay has a title

Check for a grabber (an anecdote, or an interesting fact) which grabs the reader’s attention

Check for background information: the reason for the interest in the topic

Check for a thesis statement: a sentence which states the topic and the position of the writer.

Body Paragraphs:

Check to see if the paragraph addresses the counter claim or the counter argument.

Check to see if the paragraph rebuts the counter claim (shows why the counter claim is incorrect or unimportant).

Check to see if the paragraph gives a logical appeal, or an ethical appeal or an emotional appeal.

Check to see if the paragraph gives:

Logical Appeal: facts, statistics

Ethical Appeal: Expert Opinion, Fact and Examples

Emotional Appeal: Anecdotes, Examples

Check to see if the paragraph has a good transitional sentence, which will segue to the next paragraph.

Concluding Paragraph:

Check to see if there is a restatement of the opinion

Check to see if there is a restatement of the reasons 

Check to see if there is a call to action