WEEK 8: PERSUASIVE APPEALS

RESOURCES:  Syllabus| RACER| Zinc + Springboard

MONDAY
1. Read the article about the history of the national anthem and in your RACER section of notebook explain what the author's argument is about the National Anthem.

• Sentence Starter: 
• R/A: In the article "___" the author _______ explains his reasons for supporting/opposing the national anthem.
• C: In paragraph _____ he/she states "_________".
• E: This is shows_________
• C: Another example is "..."
• E:
• C: Finally he/she mentions "..."
• E:

2. Read the Pro Vs Con website and read both sides of the argument for whether students should be allowed to protest the national anthem.  Pick one of the Pros or Cons to write a second paragraph explaining your position on the topic.   Be prepared to discuss your opinions in class Tuesday.

• Sentence StarterL
• R/A: Although some Americans may support/disapprove of students protesting the national anthem, I strongly believe _______________
• C: One reason (emotional, logical, ethical reason why from website)
• E: This proves
• C: Another example is "..."
• E: This examples shows...
• C:
• E:

HW: If you did not read the article from Friday and complete an analysis of both arguments made for Lebron or Michael Jordan being the GOAT of basketball then complete and bring organizer in Tuesday for a late grade.

TUESDAY
1. Writer's Workshop: Edit/Revise RACE paragraph about national anthem from Monday lab.
2. Finish Great Debaters and complete viewing guide

WEDNESDAY
1. After councilors are finished...Go to Zinc + Springboard and click on the bell to see the assignment "Deep Chill."
2. Read "Deep Chill" and complete vocab game, questions, and write response to prompt in your RACE section of your notebook.

THURSDAY
1. Write a RACE paragraph explaining Richard Wright's claim in the excerpt from Native Son.
2. Analyze persuasive appeal in final debate against Willy College and Harvard University.  Complete viewing guide for movie.
3. Review for quiz tomorrow on notes, vocab related to persuasive unit.
HW: Study for quiz tomorrow using these resources: Jeopardy (KELP), Vocab List 5, Rhetorical Devices/Terms

FRIDAY
1. Quiz on persuasive appeals
2. Read pg. 81 "An Early Start on College in SpringBoard textbook. Annotate text for author's claim, and the appeals (KELP) used in his argument.
3. Boys vs. Girls Debate for extra credit on quiz.
HW: Read article "An Early Start to College" from textbook and annotate where the author's claim is and any persuasive appeals used (KELP) to make his point.  There are questions on back of text you need to answer as well.  Due Monday 11th.