The American Dream and Rhetoric

August 9, 2017

E.Q: Describe the American Dream from your perspective.

Review rhetoric and create your own examples.

Obj:I can describe the American Dream from my perspective and demonstrate my writing skills.

I can review the rhetorical triangle and create my own example of ethos, pathos, and logos. 

Starter: 

Review the contract that has been established.

Sign the contract if you agree to the conditions.

Vocabulary: 

Word:American Dream 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.

(one of many)

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find image that you associate with the American Dream.

Activity: 

1.  Big Idea:  The American Dream

What is the American Dream?

American Oxygen- Rihanna

Lyrics

Discussion

How do we define the American dream?

Argue whether or not that idea is still alive today?

Compare and contrast the ideas between the two videos.

2.  One Pager

  Your Dream

This is your first real piece of writing that will demonstrate your skills as a writer.
In your assignment folder, create a document labeled your dream.
In a one page essay, explain what your dream is.
Consider what your goals and dreams are, and explain what you believe is your American Dream.

3.  Rhetoric Review

Use the storyboardthat link to review ethos, pathos, and logos. 

Take Cornell notes on the information included.

Use the examples and your notes to create your own example of 

ETHOS
PATHOS
LOGOS

Each example should be clearly labeled and use THREE cells per example.

Screenshot the comics and include them in your assignments folder.

We will have a gallery walk to observe everyone's examples.

Write down one more example of each.

Closure: 

Which rhetorical strategy is strength? Weakness? Why?