Rhetoric

January 11, 2018

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

E.Q: Create examples of rhetoric to support claims.

Starter: 

How confident do you feel identifying rhetoric?

Use the learning target at the front of the room to assess yourself.

Explain your rating.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Rhetoric

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one thing you remember about rhetoric from last year?

Activity

1. Rhetoric Review

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

Take Cornell notes on the information included.

2.  Identification

Using the notes from earlier identify which rhetorical device is used in each picture.

Explain how it is used.

3.  Comic Creation 

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?