britbritLIT LIT - Thursday 1/16- Thursday 1/16

• You will need your textbook today. If you aren’t prepared for class, hurry and go get it.

• In your Writer’s Notebook (in at least 200 words), think of a person you admire; someone who inspires you. Describe them and describe how and why they inspire you.

Mohandas Ghandi

Let’s read his brief biography in your textbook pg. 970.

PersuasiveSpeech• Literary Focus: Speeches. Pg. 975• Reading Strategy: Main Points• Three parts to an effective speech:

1. Address the problem.2. Offer a workable solution.3. Call the audience to action.

• Mohandas Ghandi’s Speech. • To persuade audience members to change the

thinking or behavior, to adopt your point of view on a question of policy and/or to persuade audience members that a policy should be started, changed, or stopped, and to urge their cooperation by asking for specific action

britbritLIT LIT - Friday1/19- Friday1/19

• You will need your textbook today.

If you aren’t prepared for class, hurry and go get it.

1. Read the first paragraph of Ghandi’s speech (pg. 975) and complete the “Reading Strategy” (located in the green box on that page). Write your response down in your Writer’s Notebook.

2. When you finish, complete your 200word response from yesterday on the person who inspires you..

PersuasiveSpeechYour task:

• To persuade audience members to change the thinking or behavior, to adopt your point of view on a question of policy and/or to persuade audience members that a policy should be started, changed, or stopped, and to urge their cooperation by asking for specific action

Length:• 4-6 minutes (thirty-second grace period either way)

Requirements:• Convince your audience that there is a significant

problem.• Describe the details of the workable solution. • When addressing your audience, include an

'Immediate Action'…The call to action is an essential component in the persuasive speech.

PersuasiveSpeechOrganization:

• A written preparation outline is required for this speech and should include at least two sources. Your bibliography listing the sources you consulted must be included in proper MLA format.

Sources:• At least two credible sources (beside yourself) must

be mentioned in the speech and referenced properly in outline.

• Remember credibility when using sources (Wikipedia and Google tend to lack as credible sources)

Visual Aid:• At least one visual aid to support your speech.

(either PowerPoint slide, chart, image, prop, etc.)

Persuasive Speeches per. 4• Tuesday:

1. .Joelle L. 2. .Rachel O.3. .Jon S. 4. .Caroline M.5. .Tawny KWednesday:6. .Melanie C.7. .Travis8. .Kristin H.9. ..Daniel J.

• Thursday:10. .Devon B. 11. .Heather B.

Persuasive Speeches per. 2• Tuesday:

1. .Austin S.2. .Courtney D.3. .Kelley W.4. .Olivia G.5. .Stephanie

• Wednesday:6. .Richelle7. .Casie P.8. .Micah H.9. .Elijah H10. .Austin H.

• Thursday:11. .Courtney H.12. .Taylor13. .Keaton A14. .Joy B.15. .Ashley W.16. Johnny J.

• Speeches Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday of next week.

• We’ll sign up for slots on Friday.

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• Grab a Self-Evaluation Report from the podium.

• Get ready to present.

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PersuasiveSpeech• In your W.N., reflect on the speeches we

heard yesterday. With which did you agree? Disagree? Which arguments persuaded you or did not persuade you?

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PersuasiveSpeech• HOMEWORK:

• Self Evaluation on your Speech Due Monday.• Post a blog on www.classblogmeister.com

about the persuasive speeches you heard. It should be a “Substantive” post of at least 100 words. What did you learn the past two weeks about persuasive speeches? Was there a specific argument or topic you would like to comment on?

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Define “Substantive”A substantive posting should respond in a way that

adds significantly to the discussion:• Build on the comments of others; • Share quotes, articles, and Web sites that add to our

learning • Suggest alternative solutions and viewpoints; • Provide quotes or references to course discussions or

readings;• Point out problems; • Disagree in a constructive and respectful manner;• Pose thought-provoking questions to others; • Justify your opinions with appropriate reasoning; • Share from your life experiences that relate to the topic.

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• YOU WILL NEED YOUR TEXTBOOK TODAY

• Check out the picture of Ghandi on pg. 976.

• In your W.N., discuss:• How does the picture of Gandhi reflect his

beliefs about violence?• Envision Gandhi in a courtroom making his

statement to a judge. Describe Gandhi’s demeanor, tone of voice, and body language, as well as the overall mood he conveys.