Continuation of D.O.I

August 7, 2015

E.Q: Analyze the Declaration of Independence and determine the persuasive techniques used.

How did the persuasive techniques used in this document function in America's freedom? 

Apply the techniques used previously to rewrite the Bill of Rights.

Obj: I can identify persuasive techniques.

I can apply these techniques to my own writings.

 

Starter:

 

Free Write Friday

 

Write a half page entry on any topic of your choice.

 

 

Vocabulary:

 

Literary Term: Unalienable

Part of Speech: adj.

Dictionary Definition: not to be taken away

Your Definition:

Activity: What is an unalienable right?

 

Literary Term: Usurpations

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: unlawful seizures of rights or priviledges

Your Definition:

Activity: Give an example of usurpations.

 

Literary Term: Magnanimity

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: ability to rise above pettiness or meanness

Your Definition:

Activity: Give an example of when you need to practice magnanimity.

 

Activity:

 

1.  Declaration of Independence

Please listen to the video and follow along with the reading.

Electronic Copy

As you read, identify key phrases that demonstrate the persuasive techniques you read about previously.  Use the scrible tool to highlight the techniques.

You must identify an example of the following:
appeal to authority
appeal to emotion
appeal to ethics
appeal to logic/reason

and more!!

Discussion Questions
What language does he use to persuade his audience to his position?
Does he effectively or ineffectively persuade you? Explain.
What is the most convincing evidence to support his claims? Elaborate.
Evaluate how the text is structured.  What is significant about the ordering of ideas?

 

2. Persuasive Techniques Review

 

Using the cards from yesterday, we will have a friendly competition of speed.

I will read a definition, and your goal is to be the first person to determine the term. 

 

3.  Bill of Rights

Individually or with a partner, you will be assigned an amendment from the Bill of Rights.

First, read through the amendment and identify the purpose and the audience.

Once you have identified those two items, rewrite the amendment using one persuasive technique you have learned.

Create a poster for the amendment and include the new language you have created.

 

 

Closure:

What are at least three persuasive techniques you discovered in the Declaration of Independence?

Provide the example you identified.