Couch Potatoes:

AM: Brandon, Emily, and Henry

PM: Tristan, Jay, and Alondra

Finding the Subject

Exercise Directions:Make two columns on your paper.  Label one column "Subject."  Label the other column "Verb or Predicate."  Then, write down the simple subject and simple predicate in each of the following sentences.

1. Into the classroom ran the cat.2. Was the bird a household pet?3. Will you help me with the chores?4. A crash was heard in the back of the room.5. There will be fifty children on the field trip.

Answer:1. Into the classroom ran the cat.

Simple subject: catSimple predicate or verb: ran

2. Was the bird a household pet?Simple subject: birdSimple predicate or verb: was

3. Will you help me with the chores?Simple subject: youSimple predicate or verb: will help

4. A crash was heard in the back of the room.Simple subject: crashSimple predicate or verb; was heard

5. There will be fifty children on the field trip.Simple subject: childrenSimple predicate or verb: will be

Quick Quiz:

6. Have you written your essay for the school yet?7. The dog was lying next to the bed.8. Few of the students knew the answer to that test question.9. Here is the answer.10. The kind of decorations at the party will depend on the children.

6. Have you written your essay for school yet?Simple subject: youSimple predicate or verb: have written

7. The dog was lying next to the bed.Simple subject: dogSimple predicate or verb: was lying

8. Few of the students knew the answer to that test question.Simple subject: fewSimple predicate or verb: knew

9. Here is the answer.Simple subject: answerSimple predicate or verb: is

10. The kind of decorations at the party will depend on the children.Simple subject: kindSimple predicate or verb: will depend

Answer:

Bathroom BreakGet out agenda…

Homework:

1. Study influential people in American history and finish up test questions…due Tuesday!

2. Study grammar paste-its for test on 11/16!

3. “Zlateh, the Goat” essay must be finished by Monday. We will type it up Monday!

What is What is propaganda?propaganda?

Propaganda, simply put, is the manipulation of public Propaganda, simply put, is the manipulation of public opinion. It is generally carried out through media that opinion. It is generally carried out through media that is capable of reaching a large amount of people and is capable of reaching a large amount of people and effectively persuading them for or against a cause. effectively persuading them for or against a cause. The exact meaning of propaganda is constantly The exact meaning of propaganda is constantly debated, however, and no specific definition is debated, however, and no specific definition is completely true. Some argue that any persuasive completely true. Some argue that any persuasive communication is propaganda, while others hold that communication is propaganda, while others hold that propaganda specifically alters political opinions. propaganda specifically alters political opinions. However, it is doubtless that propaganda is material However, it is doubtless that propaganda is material which is meant to persuade or change public opinion, which is meant to persuade or change public opinion, and though it often varies in form and technique it and though it often varies in form and technique it always serves the same purpose. Propaganda is always serves the same purpose. Propaganda is communication for the purpose of persuasion.communication for the purpose of persuasion.

Silently read this to yourself.

Write a definition of propaganda in your own words. Think of a recent commercial you have seen which uses propaganda and write about it. Explain why it is an example of propaganda.

Propaganda, although it has existed almost Propaganda, although it has existed almost indefinitely, has grown immensely during the past few indefinitely, has grown immensely during the past few centuries. Although evidence of intentional centuries. Although evidence of intentional propaganda can be traced back as far as ancient propaganda can be traced back as far as ancient Greece, the advent of communication media on a Greece, the advent of communication media on a larger scale has exponentially increased its usage. larger scale has exponentially increased its usage. After the invention of the printing press, it became After the invention of the printing press, it became possible to quickly and easily produce posters and possible to quickly and easily produce posters and books. Prior to this development, however, the books. Prior to this development, however, the majority of propaganda was spread by word of mouth. majority of propaganda was spread by word of mouth. The printing press enabled the propagandist to The printing press enabled the propagandist to quickly produce mass amounts of posters with one quickly produce mass amounts of posters with one intended effect, a form of propaganda much less risky intended effect, a form of propaganda much less risky and difficult than oral communication.and difficult than oral communication.

Before you read:

Why do you think the use of propaganda has grownTremendously in the past few centuries?

Now, read and see if you came up with the same reasoning!

Bandwagon

This technique tries to persuade everyone to join in and do the same thing.

Testimonial

An important person or famous figure endorses a product.

Transfer

Good feelings, looks, or ideas transferred to the person for whom the product is intended.

Repetition

The product name or keyword or phrase is repeated several times.

How many times can you use the word “Fresh?”

Emotional Words

Words such as luxury, beautiful, paradise, and economical are used to evoke positive feelings in the viewer.

Name-calling

Negative words are used to create an unfavorable opinion of the competition in the viewer's mind.

Faulty cause & effect

Use of a product is credited for creating a positive result.

Compare & contrast

The viewer is led to believe one product is better than another, although no real proof is offered.

What is Propaganda?

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Please have note cards on your desk for me to look at while you complete the next assignment!

Using what you know:

Turn to page 199 in your Reader’s Notebook. As you read this page:

• underline 2 important facts

• Circle the statement that explains why it is important to be able to spot propaganda.

• Decide which propaganda technique is most effective in your opinion. Be able to justify your answer!

Using what you know:

Turn to page 200 in your Reader’s Notebook. Read the advertisement and notice the text features that are pointing out important points to consider.

• Answer the first 2 questions on p. 201• Discuss your answer with your shoulder partner.• Answer the next 2 questions on p. 201• Discuss your answer with your shoulder partner.• Independently complete the timed writing.

Counsel with teacher about your essay concerning “Zlateh, the Goat.”

Read book of choice

Until I call you to my

Desk!