Monday, November 8, 2010

Tuesday, Nov. 9, Persuasive Essay Outline, Twelve Angry Men

Objective: Today, we will review vocabulary from TAM and summerize ACT 1 and review the character traits of the jurors. then, you will write your thesis and an anecdote for your introduction for your persuasive essay. If you did this yesterday, we will begin outlining the body paragraphs

WARM-UP

What are some of juror eight's reasons for his uncertainty about the defendants guilt?

2. Write down plot and setting in notes.

3. Answer the following questions in your notes:

a. Pick your three favorite jurors. Describe them and tell me why they are your favorite.
b. WhAT JUROR FIRST SUGGESTS THEY EXAMINE THE FACTS?

C. What are some of the logical appeals in this case? list at least three.

d. What is an emotional appeal in this case? Who presents it?

e. Which juror do you think voted not guilty at the end of ACT 1?

f. The POWER of PERSUASION.....juror eight got someone to change their mind about the guilt of the boy. How? What was his most influential argument?


3. Persuasive essay.....either working on outline or anecdote with thesis. I will assist you in this process.

HW - Complete outline for persuasive essay.

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