Block Day, April 26 & 27 ~ Debate

 DEBATE
  • Review Logical Fallacies Video #1 
    IN CLASS  
  • Ethos, Pathos, Logos All Around Us
 For each magazine ad, record the way it appeals to Ethos, Logos, and Pathos.
Format:
Brand/Product:
Ethos:
Logos:
Pathos:

             J16 - Logical Fallacies (Part 2)         
In Class: Record terms and brief descriptions of each logical fallacy in this video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z71w-rHkeSk
  • Weasel Words -
  •  Straw Man Argument - 
  • Loaded Question -
  • Poison the Well -
  • Proof by Verbosity -
              J17 - Logical Fallacies (Part 3)
Record terms and brief descriptions of each logical fallacy in this video #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmRCpqO_1JA
  • Excluded Middle -
  • Red Herring - 
  • Special Pleading - 
  • Non-Sequiter - 
  • Argument from Ignorance –

    Assign debate topics and partners

    HOMEWORK

    Journal 18
    • Logical Fallacies Practice: View examples of logical fallacies in these commercials. Click here. Record at least two commercials by product with a brief explanation of how a logical fallacy is displayed. West class, turn in your links here. 


    • Find a commercial that you believe displays one of these logical fallacies. Bring the link to class on Monday and be prepared to show it to the class and explain how it displays a logical fallacy. (10 pts.) NOTE: All commercials must be APPROPRIATE for school. If you wouldn't show it to your grandma...don't bring it here!

Wednesday, April 26 ~ The Final Day........ of presentations that is!

PRESENTATIONS

DEBATE UNIT

HOMEWORK
  • EQ: What are Logical Fallacies?-
    an error in argument that makes something seem convincing even if it is not true. (These errors may be used purposefully or accidentally.)
    • You will add to your Debate notes in preparation for a quiz. As you watch, record each type of Logical Fallacy with a definition + an example.
    •  Record your notes in G. Classroom - Journal 15. The link and (6) terms are provided below.
    •  J15 - due tomorrow, (Thursday, 4/27)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N3TROA8MYY
    1. Ad Hominem
    2. Band Wagon 
    3. Argument from Antiquity - 
    4. All - Natural - 
    5. From Authority - 
    6. Appeal to Quantum Physics -

    Monday, April 9 ~ Debate Intro.

    GRAMMAR (apostrophe)
    Bedford pgs. 408-412 - take notes (Journal 23)

    DEBATE UNIT 
    • EQ: Remember ethos, pathos, logos? How do you define each of the three?
    • EQ: What is rhetoric?
    Starter definitions:
    • Logical Fallacy - an error in argument that makes something seem convincing even if it is not true. (These errors may be used purposefully or accidentally.)
    • Rhetoric - the art of using language effectively and persuasively.
    HOMEWORK
    • Ethos, Pathos, Logos Review 
    • Study the above link to refresh your memories.
    • In a well written paragraph, persuade me as to why it takes a balance of ethos, pathos, logos to win a debate. (Please mention the word rhetoric)
    • Please record your well written paragraph in Journal 24

    Monday, April 24 - Presentations (cont.)

    Image result for cartoon school presenters
    MONDAY PRESENTERS - YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

                                                                                                               

    Block Day, April 20 & 21 ~ Let the Presentations Begin!

    Image result for peeps
    All of you extra credit peeps.....you're up!  



    Wednesday, April 19 ~ The List

    To my beloved 7th period,
    I just want to thank all of you for my Birthday celebration. Even though you all drive me crazy, the truth is you hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for the love and the laughs.
    💗 Love and blessings, Mrs. Witmer

    Witmer's class only -
    Period 1 - Extra Credit Fri., 4/21 - (Nichole, Javier, Jocelyn, Jenny, Dave, Nathan, Justin, Hannah)
     Mon., 4/24            Tues., 4/25            Wed., 4/26
    _______________________________________
    Carson                    Alisa                    Ava
    Kevin G.                 Al                        Nico          
    RJ                           Zac                      Kenny
    Cole                                                 
                                                      
                                          

    Period 3 - Extra Credit Fri., 4/21 - (Makenna, Joseph A.)

    Brandon G.             Trista                    Clayton
    Taylor                      Elizabeth              Julian G.
    John                        Angie                    Anthony
    Kelly                       Dom                     Catherine
    Eric                         Ben                       Bob
                                                                 Jordan M.


    Period 4 - Extra Credit Thurs., 4/20 - (Shaw, Sophia, Fusco, Stanley, Brandon B., Frank, Bindi)

    Jerry                       Cole                      Marshall
    Reese                     Charles                  Alex
    Bright                    Grace                     Gia
                                  Steph                      Heysen


    Period 5 - Extra Credit Thurs., 4/20 - (Matt, Julian M., Victoria, Eric Z., Kevin Tu, SW, Andy, Cara, Polina)

    Ian                         Jordan A.               Ryan
    Dan                        Eric R.                   Dylan      
    Adrian                   Alex R.                  Anthony G.
                                  Logan


    Period 7 - Extra Credit Thurs., 4/20 (Sophia, Bri, Cindy, Paulo, Z, Jill, Avon, Lizzy, Kathryn)

    Kevin                   Sam                          Christy
    Joseph                  Thomas                    Alice 
    Cade                     Emily                       Chayse

     Here is a copy of the rubric. 

     Review the fire drill.

    Tuesday, April 18 ~ What ya gonna do?


    West's classes will present on Wednesday and block day.

    Click here to view the choices. They are due M, T, W - April 24, 25 & 26. (Witmer's Class Only)
    Click here to view the rubric.

    West's Class on Wednesday: Cameron, Stefano, David, Ambria, Taj

    Block Day, April 6&7 ~ Spring Break come quickly!!!

    ROOTS
    • glu, glo - bond, glue
    • helio - sun
    • hum, human - earth, ground, man
    • hydr, hydra, hydra - water

    Dangling Modifiers Quiz (West only)


    Annotated Bibliographies returned (West only?)


    ACROSS A HUNDRED MOUNTAINS PROJECTS


    HW: Finish the book somewhere beautiful and sunny! Decide which project you want to do and make a plan to complete it on time (Wednesday presenters get extra credit for going early!)


    Jesus bless you and keep you safe over spring break!



    Just a little food for thought...How do our characters fit into this cycle of poverty?
    what is the vicious cycle of poverty

    Wednesday, April 5 ~ Juana's Journey Begins

    ROOTS
    • dynam - power
    • geo - earth
    GRAMMAR

    Dangling Modifiers Review: Rewrite each sentence to correct the error.

    1. In the United States in 1860, all black southerners were not slaves.
    2. There are many pictures of comedians who have performed at Gavin's on the walls.
    3. The robber was described as a six-foot-tall man with a heavy mustache weighing 150 pounds.
    4. Hong Kong, after more than 150 years of British rule, was transferred back to Chinese control in 1997.
    5. The patient should try to if possible avoid going up and down stairs.


    Across a Hundred Mountains
    • Read through Juana Chapter - p. 155 - Last sentence: "She listened to them and tried to sing along, but the words wouldn't come."
    HW - Catch up on your reading. Dangling Modifiers Quiz on Block Day.

    Tuesday, April 4 ~ Get Your Head in the Game and READ!


     Image result for boat on the sea



     ROOTS
    • caus, caut - burn, heart
    • cosm - universe, world
    Across a Hundred Mountains
    Read through p. 136 - Adelina Chapter - Final sentence - "The seawater shimmered on its white surface."

    HW
    • Finish reading through p. 136

    Monday, April 3 ~ Discuss and Read

    ROOTS (nature)
    • aster, star - star
    • calor - heart
    GRAMMAR
    Dangling Modifiers with Exercise 2 here 
    If you have completed Ex. 2, well here is Dangling Modifiers exercise #3

    Across a Hundred Mountains
    • Discussion
    • Read through p. 115

    HW
    • Read through p. 115  Juana Chapter - Last sentence: "And then they would all return and claim Miguelito as their own."