WEEK 8: Media Bias/Persuasive Appeals

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK , Propaganda Examples, Rhetorical Devices Poster, Propaganda Techniques List, Sonny's Blues

MONDAY 9/19

  1. Finish documentary: "Outfoxed" (click here)
    • Complete 3 paragraphs arguing for why our media today is broken and untrustworthy.  Pull examples from the film (see brainstorm from 9.16) 
  2. Gallery Walk: Open your propaganda advertisement you completed from Thursday 15th.  Leave it open on your computer monitor.  Go visit 3 computers with ads on the screen and write down the following:
    • Product Name/Logo
    • Slogan or Pitch (cathy phrase)
    • Images
    • Facts/Stats
    • Propaganda Technique Used
    • Intent of Ad (what they are trying to say about product)
TUESDAY 9/20

WEDNESDAY 9/21

THURSDAY 9/22

FRIDAY 9/23


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WEEK 7: Unit 2 (Persuasive)

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK , Propaganda Examples, Rhetorical Devices Poster, Propaganda Techniques List, Sonny's Blues

MONDAY 9/12
  1. Open Unit Test Here: Unit 1 Test
  2. Design front cover for class anthology.  Here are a few free sites online to get your started: Graphic Design Websites

TUESDAY 9/13
  1. Winner of each class contest for class anthology cover: 
  2. Unpack Unit 2 (informational/persuasive) standards. Circle the verbs and underline the nouns.  Next, draw a line from each noun to the verb like a webb
  3. Mini-lesson: Propaganda Techniques. List all of the techniques from the Prezi.  You will be asked to apply them to ads, commercials, and other mediums.
WEDNESDAY 9/14
  1. W-up: Vocab List #5
  2. Propaganda Activity: Watch the  two commercials for Sprint and Verizon and complete the graphic organizer on the last page in link above.
  3. Winner of the Class Anthology Cover: Rebecca Taylor.  Congratulate her when you see her!!!
THURSDAY 9/15
1. Complete two words on vocab list 5.

2. Mini project: Choose one propaganda technique from yesterday's notes (Propaganda Techniques List) and make an advertisement for a product (i.e. Apple 7, Jordans, Hotpockets). Use the link directly below to design your poster. Remember to save it to your lunch number or Dropbox. http://www.postermywall.com 
   -Product Name
   -Slogan (catchy pitch or phrase)
   -Image 
   -Product Logo

3. Write a summary paragraph explaining your product, your choice of propaganda used, and the intended effect of using that propaganda (in other words: why will people be persuaded by using this technique)
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WEEK 6: New Character Unit Project

RESOURCES: Course Syllabus LINK , Eagle TV, Eagle TV (8/26), Bronx Masq. Text (1-80), Vocab List #2 (8/22-8/26), Dialectical Journal, Vocab List #3 (8/29-9/2), Poetry Website, Unspoken Word Documentary,

TUESDAY
Lab Agenda: 9/6

  1. W-up: Read the following student poem https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9ygelu123z636u/Why.pdf?dl=0 from Open Mic Friday.  Complete TPCASTT in your notes section. 
  2. Notes: Copy rules to punctuating and formatting dialogue for your unit project. 
  3. Review Unit Project 
  4. Brainstorm character you will add as a new chapter to Bronx Masquerade. In your rough draft section copy the following characterization map to help you. Characters must have the following:
    • Character Trait: explanation of new character. 
    • Speech: 
    • Thoughts:
    • Effect on Others:
    • Actions:
    • Looks:
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 9/7-9/8

  1. W-up: Vocab List #4 (Voluptuous/Hank)
  2. Read 119-129
  3. Writer's Workshop
  4. HW: 
    • Finished rough draft and poem due Friday 9th.  Prepare to share your new character poem during our Open Mic Friday.
    • Vocab List #4
    • Dialectical Journals due at end of class on Friday 9th.
FRIDAY 9/9

  1. W-up: N/A
  2. Read 130-166 in novel/Review for Unit Test on Monday 12th
  3. Writer's Workshop
    • Students who volunteer will get feedback on their new chapter 
  4. Open Mic Friday
    • Share poem for new chapter/character
  5. HW: Study for Unit Test.  Be expert on:
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