Per your requests on your unit feedback cards from Monday, and also to familiarize you with the rubric I will be using to assess your writing, our block days this week were spent doing an activity with various student models of persuasive writing concerning various issues. Click on the links below to view these examples. Each example was placed in a "station," and everyone traveled to each station around the room, read the example, and evaluated each for the quality of argument, effective (or non-effective) use of persuasive strategies, and also scored each piece with your Six Traits rubric. Each article response was recorded on an index card and turned in at the end of the period. This was a graded activity, so if you were absent you must see me as soon as possible to make up this assignment. The remainder of the period was spent watching some video clips from Michael Moore's film Fahrenheit 9/11. Michael Moore is a very controversial filmmaker and also not shy about his political views. We briefly discussed how our individual experience, background, and belief systems can powerfully influence how we are persuaded and also how we attempt to persuade others. As we watched the clips, I asked you to consider what persuasive strategies Moore uses in his film and whether or not they are effective. How might two people with opposing political views view this film? Also, take note of where he appeals to logos, ethos, and pathos. Next week if we have time, we will view the "other side" of Moore's argument - the film that was made in response to Fahrenheit 9/11. REMEMBER, YOUR FIRST DRAFT OF YOUR EDITORIAL IS DUE ON MONDAY! Enjoy the long weekend!! =)
Student Models:
Go Veggie With Style
Darfur
Is your [Sex] Education Adequate?
Legalizing Gay Marriage
So High School Sucked...
Meaty Facts
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