August 11, 2017
E.Q: Annotate and analyze the use of rhetoric in the Declaration of Independence.
Obj: I can annotate and analyze the use of rhetoric in the Declaration of Independence.
Starter:
Free Write Friday
Every Friday you will have the chance to write freely.
The response should be a half page, double spaced.
You can write about anything you want or respond to the prompt below:
Vocabulary:
Word: Propaganda
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
Your Definition:
Activity: Find an example of propaganda.
Activity:
1. Reading of the Declaration of Independence
We will listen to it together as a class.
As you listen, continue to annotate the document.
Hearing it a second time may allow for more clarification or questions.
Discussion Questions
What language does he use to persuade his audience to his position?
Does he effectively or ineffectively persuade you? Explain.
What is the most convincing evidence to support his claims? Elaborate.
Evaluate how the text is structured. What is significant about the ordering of ideas?
What language does he use to persuade his audience to his position?
Does he effectively or ineffectively persuade you? Explain.
What is the most convincing evidence to support his claims? Elaborate.
Evaluate how the text is structured. What is significant about the ordering of ideas?
2. Rhetoric Chart
Complete the chart, identifying an example of ethos, pathos, and logos.
Brainstorm a list of 3-5 issues that interest you.
You will use one of these issues for your advertisement project.
Examples
Global Warming
Animal Abuse
Racism
Once you decide on an issue you may begin researching information to support your ideas.
Closure:
Which issue did you decide to focus on for your project and why?
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