Sunday, December 18, 2011

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of new vocabulary, plot in drama and emotional and logical appeals. Students will also learn presentation skills to prepare for prepare for persuasive presentation.


DO NOW

Write a paragraph using the following vocabulary words - hung jury, bigot, unanimous decision, reasonable doubt and alibi.

1. Answer the following comprehensive questions regarding Twelve Angry Men. you may use your notes and the script:

1. How does juror eight display reverse discrimination (he uses an emotional appeal)? (act 1)

2. What are three things that juror ten says that makes him a bigot (Act 3)

3. How does juror eight discredit the strongest two pieces of evidence -

a - the old man heard the boy say, I"ll kill you" and saw him leave.
b - the lady across the tracks saw the murder with her own eyes.

4. List at least logical appeals vs. emotional appeals throughout the play that you can find.

Example:

Logical appeal vs. Emotional Appeal

Old Man was slower than he said - logicsl appeal
feel sorry for boy because he was beaten by dad - emotional appeal


5. View presentation skills videos - art of persuasion - take notes

6. Return and review persuasive essays. Create notecards for presentations.

Closure

Review answers to TAM quiz

Exit pass

Name three things that you will do to make your presentation stronger.

HW - study for vocabualry quiz


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