AGENDA Week 2: Morals in PoliticsRhetorical Vocab (Word Play)Classical ModelChoice Reading

**Find, read, print an article that would make a person question morals/ethics (Remember: Annotation is Automatic!)

THE CLASSICAL MODEL Introduction or exordium Narration or narratio Confirmation or confirmatio Refutation or refutatio Conclusion or peroratio

How is this model different from the formal model you have used for the persuasive essay?

KNOWTHESELATINTERMS!

QUIZ on Wednesday! Know these Latin terms AND spelling!

Pg. 13-14

Reminder: Article on morality due tomorrow for

discussion!

AGENDA Choice Reading/Writing Share articles Review Classical Model “Not By Math Alone” O’Connor and Romer

Articles on Morality Share article with partner. Discuss the following:

Rhetorical triangle What morals/values is the author eluding to What connections can you make to your life?

Make a list of values on which you strongly cherish

The Classical Model fifth century B.C., the classical argument-

Roman court system has stood as a model for writers and speakers For those who believe their case can be

argued logically and plausibly to an open-minded audience

SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor is

making a video game. Let’s all take a moment and let that sink in. OK, has your head stopped spinning yet? Good, because the news just gets more interesting from there. The game is an unconventional one; aimed at teaching seventh and eighth-graders lessons in basic civics. She has a pretty good reason for developing the game, noting that the “No Child Left Behind Act” has effectively ended basic civics education in schools. According to Justice O’Connor, “only one-third of Americans can name the three branches of government, but two-thirds can name a judge on American Idol” (posted June 8, 2008).

“Not by Math Alone” (2006)Sandra Day O’ConnorFormer Supreme Court Justice

Roy Romer, Former Superintendent,

Los Angeles Unified SchoolDistrict

pages 14-16 NEW BOOK: pg.112

“Not By Math Alone”Double-entry notes (pg. 20)

Classical Model Element

(Latin term)

Textual Evidence (what it includes)

AGENDA Review notes from “Not by Math Alone” Classical Model Quiz/ SSR Read “Letter from Birmingham Jail” MLK Jr.

Pg. 260-275 Pg. 280-295 (new)

Classical Model Quiz Use the Latin terms (with correct spelling) to

describe the organization of your essay and the classical model to organize your thoughts, OUTLINE or BULLET your response to the following prompt:

Should all high school students be required to take an Advanced Placement (AP) course during their

Senior year?

You will have 20 minutes to answer this question.

Classical Model Quiz Use the Latin terms (with correct spelling) to

describe the organization of your essay and the classical model to organize your thoughts, OUTLINE or BULLET your response to the following prompt:

Should communities impose

curfews on high school students?

You will have 30 minutes to answer this question.

Classical Model Quiz Use the Latin terms (with correct spelling) to

describe the organization of your essay and the classical model to organize your thoughts, OUTLINE or BULLET your response to the following prompt:

Should high schools have random

drug searches?

You will have 30 minutes to answer this question.

Classical Model Quiz Use the Latin terms (with correct spelling) to

describe the organization of your essay and the classical model to organize your thoughts, OUTLINE or BULLET your response to the following prompt:

Should people have to wait 24 hours

before getting a tattoo?

You will have 30 minutes to answer this question.

Classical Model Quiz Usethe Latin terms (with correct spelling) to

describe the organization of your essay and the classical model to organize your thoughts, OUTLINE or BULLET your response to the following prompt:

Should all high school students be required to take an Advanced Placement (AP) course during their

Senior year?

You will have 30 minutes to answer this question.

Group focus for: “Letter from Birmingham Jail” MLK, Jr.

Allusions to The Bible (volunteer) Logos Pathos Ethos Metaphors

**Page. 22 of Composition Book

AGENDAGroup discussions and presentations of:

“Letter from Birmingham Jail” ~ MLKChoice Reading

Group focus for: “Letter from Birmingham Jail” MLK, Jr.

1. Allusions to The Bible

2. Logos

3. Pathos

4. Ethos

5. Metaphors

**Page. 22 of Composition Book

Rhetoric in “Letter from Birmingham..” Anaphora (265, 268, 270) Antithesis (266) Epistrophe (273-274) Rhetorical Questions “non violent” “nobodiness” (265) “white moderate”(267) “just and unjust” laws (265) Saint Augustine, Socrates, Jesus, Martin Luther, St.

Thomas Aquinas Re-quoting the Clergymen

Development Paragraphs 2-3: Not an outsider Paragraphs 5-11: explains how his organization tries

to negotiate and how it will again Paragraphs 12-14: Refutes the accusation that his

organizations actions are untimely Paragraphs 15-22: Presents an argument justifying

civil disobedience **He always agrees, but then redefines the term for

them, justifying his case

Journal In your journal, pick the value on which you

cherish and possibly display the most in your life.

Draw a symbolic representation of that value.

Write: Why is it as such? Do you see yourself feeling this way forever?

AgendaFormative Analysis #5

“Letters from a Birmingham Jail”

Choice Reading

Formative Analysis #5 (pg. 23-? In Comp. Book)

Select a section from King’s letter and explain 1) Why you found it compelling OR2) on what grounds you would challenge it.

Cite evidence or reading to support your position. Possible quotations to focus on (but you are NOT limited to) include:

a. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” (Para. 4)b. “..freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded

by the oppressed.” (para. 13)c. “Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than

absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.” (para. 23)

**Consider pointing out rhetoric and appeals that may have contributed to your position and HOW they were influential

Question found on page 275 (#2 Suggestions for Writing) of regular textbookPage 295 #4 of NEW TEXTBOOK!!

AGENDAAnalyze George W. Bush’s “After 9/11” Speech

**Rhetorical Precis on Speech

MC Strategies 1 Hour/ 4 passages 45% of entire grade ALWAYS Pre-19th century piece (usually first,

often the hardest) Read entire piece, answer questions that you

KNOW first Slash the (prefix) trash Circle word “it”/ Highlight “primary” “except”

Multiple-Choice Monday! Martin Luther King:

“Letter from Birmingham Jail” Pages 260-262: Paragraphs 17-22

“After 9/11” Speech On Thursday, September

20th, President George W. Bush gave this much-anticipated speech before a Joint Session of Congress, outlining America's reaction to the unprecedented attack against its people.

Rhetorical Precis on speech1. Claim (who, what, when, “That” clause)

2. Development (How: first, then, finally)

3. Purpose: (Why)

4. Audience: (To Whom: tone and targeted audience)

Misc. slides

Mark Forsyth Mark Forsyth is a passionate, self-

described pedant when it comes to the English language -- but his detailed knowledge of history has given him a common-sense approach to its "proper" use. He is an author, blogger, journalist, proofreader and ghostwriter. He can be found dispelling the grammar myths we were all taught in his popular blog, the Inky Fool. His book The Etymologicon takes "a circular stroll through the hidden connections of the English language" by history of one word or phrase with each chapter.

“Reality changes words far more than words can ever change reality.”

“What is a Snollygoster” Most politicians choose their words carefully,

to shape the reality they hope to create. But does it work? Etymologist Mark Forsyth shares a few entertaining word-origin stories from British and American history (for instance, did you ever wonder how George Washington became "president"?) and draws a surprising conclusion.

(From TEDxHousesofParliament in London)

Compare/Contrast What are some similar threads you made

throughout the two pieces?

What is an overall conclusion you’ve made regarding lying in politics?

Discussion Self-Evaluation “Discussion”= 20% of grade

Be honest with yourself and Mrs. W

Journal In your journal, pick the value on which you

cherish and possibly display the most in your life.

Draw a symbolic representation of that value.

Write: Why is it as such? Do you see yourself feeling this way forever?