Week #1

1/11/16—1/15/16

January Notebook

Do Now…(Page 1L)Rewrite and correct the following sentences. Each sentences contains 2 errors.1. Eventhough I wanted to go I decided to stay.2. She’s gonna put the peice of paper on my desk.3. He loud stompped to his room.4. Yikes? I thinks I saw a spider!5. Florida are the most beautifulest place to visit.6. She want to by a new shirt.Answer the following questions:7. What is the definition of bias?8. What is the definition of stereotyping?9. Why can’t we trust writing that contains bias or stereotyping? Make the following words plural.10. Apply11. LadyAdd –ing to the following words:12. Jog13. apply

Do Now…(Page 1L)Rewrite and correct the following sentences. Each sentences contains 2 errors.1. Even though I wanted to go, I decided to stay.2. She’s going to put the piece of paper on my desk.3. He loudly stomped to his room.4. Yikes! I think I saw a spider!5. Florida is the most beautiful place to visit.6. She wants to buy a new shirt.Answer the following questions:7. What is the definition of bias? Unfairly leaning to one side of an argument

based on your own opinions/ likes and dislikes.8. What is the definition of stereotyping? Generalizing something about a group

of people based on what is true about one or a few within that group.9. Why can’t we trust writing that contains bias or stereotyping? Both bias and

stereotyping are unfair, not true, and based on only a few people.Make the following words plural.10. Apply -- Applies11. Lady -- ladiesAdd –ing to the following words:12. Jog – jogging 13. Apply –applying

An Introduction to Persuasion and Argument

Moving people to a belief, position, or course of action

Persuasion vs. Argument

• persuasion and argument are often used interchangeably

• persuasion is a broad term, which includes many tactics designed to move people to a position, a belief, or a course of action

• argument is a specific kind of persuasion based on the principles of logic and reasoning

The Importance ofArgument and Persuasion

• In everyday life…appealing a grade, asking for a raise, applying for a job, negotiating the price of a new car, arguing in traffic court

• In academic life…defending your ideas, engaging in intellectual debate

• On the job…getting people to listen to your ideas, winning buy-in, getting your boss to notice, getting cooperation, moving people to action

• In writing…irrefutably making your point, writing to be read

• In reading and listening…critically evaluating other’s arguments, protecting yourself from unethical persuasive tactics, recognizing faulty reasoning when you see it

What Exactly is an Argument?

• an argument involves the process of establishing a claim and then proving it with the use of logical reasoning, examples, and research

The Essential Ingredients of an Argument

• An issue open to debate• Your position on the issue• Your reasons for that position• Evidence to support your reasons

experience, expert opinion, research, statistics

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(1R) Argumentation Academic Language

1. Claim – Your basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea 2. Counterclaim – A solid and reasonable argument that opposes or

disagrees with your claim3. Rebuttal/counterargument – A response to a counterclaim. The object of

the rebuttal is to take into account the ideas presented in the counterclaim and explain why they aren’t persuasive enough, valid enough, or important enough to outweigh your own claim.

4. Support – Your specific facts or specific evidence used to support why your claim is true

5. Refute – Argue against a position or prove it to be wrong6. Position which side you are on7. Thesis Statement this sentence comes as the last sentence in

your introduction paragraph. It tells what your entire essay will be about. (Stance + 3 reasons = thesis statement)

8. Stance Which side you are on regarding the topic9. Evidence the proof that you use to support your

claim (ex. Facts, opinions, quotes, stats, etc.)10. Rebuttal like the counterargument; it’s like a

comeback11. Intent the reason or purpose why you are writing

the essay12. Reasoning Your reasons that you are going to use

to convince someone of what you are saying13. Audience The people that are going to read your

essay or who you are trying to convince14. Tone the way something is said based on the way

the author wants you to feel15. Appeals logos (logical), ethos (ethical), and

pathos (emotional) –Gets the readers attention and appeals to them with different reasoning

• Fact= something that you can prove/ disprove

• Opinion= your thoughts/ ideas; your likes and dislikes

Fact vs. Opinion

• Thumbs up for fact and thumbs down for opinion.– Students should wear uniforms.– Uniforms eliminate 35% of school fights.– Girls are smarter than boys.– Girls mature faster than boys.– We want a swimming pool at school.– Harrison Levine stated, “Schools need a swimming

pool on campus.”

The following are different ways to support your argument:

• Facts - A powerful means of convincing, facts can come from your reading, observation, or personal experience.

• Statistics - These can provide excellent support. Be sure your statistics come from responsible sources.

• Quotes - Direct quotes from leading experts that support your position are invaluable.

(2L) Social Media Quick Write

Write half a page in response to any or all of the following questions.•Tell us about your relationship with Facebook. How much does it distract you when you’re trying to work? If you spend a lot of your time there, why do you think it is so appealing? How do you think it affects your sense of yourself and your relationships with others?

“China’s Web Junkies” Video (2R)• As you watch the following video clip, write

down the types of evidence and anything else you think the filmmakers use to support their argument.– Use your eyes and ears—note images, dialogue,

and captions.– You need at least ten notes/evidences.

2R- China’s Web Junkies• The teens shared their personal situations with each other.• Teens crying because they regret playing too much.• Parents trick their kids to go to the rehabilitation center—even

drugging them with pills.• The teens were held at the center against their will.• Kids suffer from loneliness.• The kids felt more lonely that they wouldn’t be able to see their

parents anymore. • The teens would do military drills everyday.• The teens would wear diapers to go to the restroom, so they

wouldn’t have to pause their game.

Small Group Discussion

• What point are the filmmakers trying to argue through this evidence?

• Claim • The filmmakers believe that this video will be

good for parents to see and help their kids.• To teach people a lesson about the dangers of

over-using technology.

Do Now (page 3L) Rewrite and correct the following paragraph. There are 15

grammar and spelling errors. Sara wanted too be the better student in her entire class so she study every nite. Her studiing helped her rise to the top of her class and now she is geting reddy for college. She knew that if she applies her self in school she could accomplish anything. Her brother used to be smartest then Sara; Now she is smarter than him.

Do Now (page 3L) Rewrite and correct the following paragraph

Sara wanted to be the best student in her entire class, so she studied every night. Her studying helped her rise to the top of her class, and now she is getting ready for college. She knew that if she applied herself in school, she could accomplish anything. Her brother used to be smarter than Sara; now she is smarter than him.

Quick News…• Bathroom Passes…

– You will get 7 this semester (for a total of 35 extra credit points if you don’t use them), BUT… I will take away one pass each time you have gum, are eating, have your hood/hat on, have your phone out, are playing games on your iPad, etc.

– The purpose of this is to reward those of you who are always doing what you are supposed to do while also hoping that some of you will take advantage of this free 35 points and start doing what you are supposed to be doing

• Essay Topics…– Legalization of marijuana– Gay Marriage– Immigration laws– Gun Control– Abortions

• Vocabulary Quiz #1…– You will get the first list today; the first quiz is in two weeks (calendar)

• January Notebook Check…– Period 1 1/28; Periods 2, 4, 6, 7 1/29 (calendar)

• Some of you are already crashing and burning

Vocabulary List #1 (page 3R)Word Definition POS

1. Encouragement the act of giving hope or support to someone

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2. Quartet A group of four persons or things Noun

3. Extinct no longer in existence Adjective

4. Intelligent having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

Adjective

5. Resign Leave all rights or responsibilities Verb

6. Brilliant Shining brightly Adjective

7. Cafeteria a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier

Noun

8. Flammable possible to burn Adjective

9. Seize take or capture by force Verb

10. Murmur To make a low continuous noise/sound

Verb

“China’s Web Junkies” Video (2R)• As you watch the following video clip, write

down the types of evidence and anything else you think the filmmakers use to support their argument.– Use your eyes and ears—note images, dialogue,

and captions.– You need at least ten notes/evidences.

2R- China’s Web Junkies• The teens are treated as criminals.• The parents need to be more strict on what their kids are

doing.• Patients are put into rooms with other kids for social

interaction.• The majority of the cell members were boys.• Their addiction was considered “electronic heroine”• They are put in military training.• The facility looked like an actual jail.• It showed the parents crying while reading the letters.• They made it look cold and desperate.• It shows the kids going through mental pain and crying.• They have to physically force or drug (pills) the patients in.• The director said the kids didn’t even take bathroom breaks

and wore diapers.

(2R) Small Group Discussion • What point are the filmmakers trying to argue

through this evidence? • Claim • The internet negatively affects teens.• They made this documentary to show what is

happening to this generation.• To show how technology is taking over kids’

lives.

4 Corners…

• I’m going to read a statement aloud. After I read the statement, you will decide if you with the statement and move to the corresponding corner.

• Each corner will have about 60 seconds to come up a stance, a reason, and any evidence they can think of as to why they are correct.– One person will have 30 seconds to share out to

the class.