Rhetoric in Commercials

November 1, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Objective

I can determine an author's purpose and analyze how they use rhetoric.

Starter

Free Write Friday 

Vocabulary: 

Word; Ethos

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:represents credibility, or an ethical appeal, which involves persuasion by the character involved.

Your Definition: 

Activity: How does this ad use ethos?

Activity: 

1.  Class Examples

In groups of five, you will be assigned one of the appeals from the rhetorical triangle.

With your groups, find five commercials that represent your appeal and relate to some sort of motivational idea.

You should organize your commercials in a visual, similar to the example I showed. 

You should include a link to video with an explanation of how it uses the appeal and why it's effective. 

You will present these to the class. 

2.  Presentations

For each group, add one example to your notes from yesterday.

3.  I Have a Dream 

As you listen to the audio, identify examples of ethos, pathos, and logos.

You will need these for the rhetorical triangle graphic organizer. 

Lastly, identify the purpose.

We will discuss this as a class. 

4.  Creating Rhetoric

We will complete the activity on page 53 of the I Have  a Dream book.  

Follow the instructions in exercise A.  

Closure

How did you use rhetoric in your speech?

Intro to Rhetoric

October 31, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Objective

I can determine an author's purpose and analyze how they use rhetoric.

Starter

.  Tony Robbins Why We Do What We Do

What is the purpose of this video?

What is Tony Robbin's point of view?

What is the overall message?

Do you agree or disagree with the message? Why?

Vocabulary: 

Word; Rhetoric

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one thing you know about rhetoric?

Activity: 

1. Rhetoric Notes

Use the link above to take notes on the rhetorical triangle.

2. Appeals in Commercials

We will watch and discuss the videos and questions in the slide show as a class. 

3.  Class Examples

In groups of five, you will be assigned one of the appeals from the rhetorical triangle.

With your groups, find five commercials that represent your appeal and relate to some sort of motivational idea.

You should organize your commercials in a visual, similar to the example I showed. 

You should include a link to video with an explanation of how it uses the appeal and why it's effective. 

You will present these to the class. 

Closure

What is one thing you learned about rhetoric today?

Motivation

October 30, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Objective

I can determine an author's purpose and analyze how they use rhetoric.

Starter

Podcast Self Reflection

Complete the handout based on your experience creating the project.

We will hear one podcast from a classmate today!

Vocabulary: 

Word; Intrinsic Motivation

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: Intrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by internal rewards

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one of your internal rewards?

Word: Extrinsic Motivation 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: refers to behavior that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, and praise

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is an extrinsic motivator for you?

Activity: 

1.  Small Group Reflection

Discuss with a partner or group and answer the following questions:

What are people most motivated by, intrinsic or extrinsic factors? 

Looking at the ways that people are motivated, what are the challenges when it comes to motivating a group?

If you were a teacher or a boss at work, what would you do to motivate this group of people?

2.  Tony Robbins Why We Do What We Do

What is the purpose of this video?

What is Tony Robbin's point of view?

What is the overall message?

Do you agree or disagree with the message? Why?

Closure

What are you motivated to do with the rest of your day?

Feedback

October 29, 2019

Standards

W.9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content

Obj: I can create an informative podcast to examine historical events through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

Starter: 

What is one thing you would like feedback on?

Vocabulary 

Word:	podcast
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	A series of spoken, audio episodes, often focused on a particular topic or theme,like cycling or startups.
Your Definition:
Notes:	Watch the video Write 1 thing you learned about pod

Activity 

Podcast Project 

We will review the project instructions together.

Begin to brainstorm ideas for what you would like to base your project on and who will interview.

Twisted Wave

Remember to go to Ms. Tart's website if you need access to the information she shared. 

  MLA Formatting

Use the guides below to give credit to your sources in the project. 

Works Cited Page Basics

MLA Formatting and Style Guide 

In- Text Citations Basics

Questioning

Based on your research, create several open ended questions that you want to ask during the interview.

It is a good idea to create more questions than you might actually need.

Depending on the direction of the conversation you will want diversity in your questions so you can cover the topics addressed. 

Create somewhere between 5-7 questions.  

Question Stems

Use the link above to help.  

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Outline 

Make a copy of the outline and move to your assignment folder.

Complete the script section of the outline based on the ideas and questions you've created the last two days.

 Edit

Use the time to edit your audio.

1.  TAG Feedback

Complete for at least two and up to  four people.

Closure

What do you still need to do?

This is due tomorrow!

Editing

Standards

W.9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content

Obj: I can create an informative podcast to examine historical events through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

Starter: 

Create a SMART goal for what you would like to do in class today.

Vocabulary 

Word:	podcast
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	A series of spoken, audio episodes, often focused on a particular topic or theme,like cycling or startups.
Your Definition:
Notes:	Watch the video Write 1 thing you learned about pod

Activity 

Podcast Project 

We will review the project instructions together.

Begin to brainstorm ideas for what you would like to base your project on and who will interview.

Twisted Wave

Remember to go to Ms. Tart's website if you need access to the information she shared. 

  MLA Formatting

Use the guides below to give credit to your sources in the project. 

 

Works Cited Page Basics

MLA Formatting and Style Guide 

In- Text Citations Basics

Questioning

Based on your research, create several open ended questions that you want to ask during the interview.

It is a good idea to create more questions than you might actually need.

Depending on the direction of the conversation you will want diversity in your questions so you can cover the topics addressed. 

Create somewhere between 5-7 questions.  

Question Stems

Use the link above to help.  

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Outline 

Make a copy of the outline and move to your assignment folder.

Complete the script section of the outline based on the ideas and questions you've created the last two days.

1.  Edit

Use the time to edit your audio.

Closure

What do you still need to do?

Questions and Outline

October 25, 2019

Standards

W.9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content

Obj: I can create an informative podcast to examine historical events through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday 

Vocabulary 

Word:	podcast
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	A series of spoken, audio episodes, often focused on a particular topic or theme,like cycling or startups.
Your Definition:
Notes:	Watch the video Write 1 thing you learned about pod

Activity 

Podcast Project 

We will review the project instructions together.

Begin to brainstorm ideas for what you would like to base your project on and who will interview.

Twisted Wave

Remember to go to Ms. Tart's website if you need access to the information she shared. 

  MLA Formatting

Use the guides below to give credit to your sources in the project. 

 

Works Cited Page Basics

MLA Formatting and Style Guide 

In- Text Citations Basics

1.  Questioning

Based on your research, create several open ended questions that you want to ask during the interview.

It is a good idea to create more questions than you might actually need.

Depending on the direction of the conversation you will want diversity in your questions so you can cover the topics addressed. 

Create somewhere between 5-7 questions.  

Question Stems

Use the link above to help.  

.

2.  Outline 

Make a copy of the outline and move to your assignment folder.

Complete the script section of the outline based on the ideas and questions you've created the last two days.

You should try to interview this weekend!

Closure

Which question are most intrigued to hear the answer to?

Research Log Continued

October 24, 2019

Standards

W.9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content

Obj: I can create an informative podcast to examine historical events through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

Starter: 

Podcast Questions and Concerns

Fill out the form for the starter. 

Vocabulary 

Word:	podcast
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	A series of spoken, audio episodes, often focused on a particular topic or theme,like cycling or startups.
Your Definition:
Notes:	Watch the video Write 1 thing you learned about pod

Activity 

Podcast Project 

We will review the project instructions together.

Begin to brainstorm ideas for what you would like to base your project on and who will interview.

Twisted Wave

Remember to go to Ms. Tart's website if you need access to the information she shared. 

1.    MLA Formatting

Use the guides below to give credit to your sources in the project. 

Works Cited Page Basics

MLA Formatting and Style Guide 

In- Text Citations Basics

2.  Research Log 

Make a copy of the research log and use it for your own research for the project.

You are required to have a minimum of three sources included in your log with MLA citations.

Closure

What is the question that you are most intrigued to ask?