Tueesday, Dec. 13, Twelve Angry Men / persuasive essays

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of drama by role playing and make predictions. Students will also develop rough draft of persuasive essay using complete sentences and paragraphs.

DO NOW

Phrase OF THE DAY – ….The jury must have evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. What do you think "reasonable doubt" means?

Direct

Review character traits of each juror on quizlet - click here

1. Read / act together - Act 1 - 12 Angry Men

2. Comprehensive questions

What does the judge advise the jury?

What does jury # 8 say?

What juror offers an emotional appeal and what is it?

What juror offers a logical appeal and what is it?

Make a prediction - which juror is the first to change their vote?

Independent practice

We are seeing how important the art of persuasion is in Twelve Angry Men. Begin writing your rough draft of your persuasive essay. Use ANT in introduction, and ensure 2 logical and 1 emotional appeal in each body paragraph.

Closure

DO the supporting details strengthen your thesis ?? Emotional and logical appeals?

Exit pass

Do you agree with your character? If not, which character to you relate to best and why

HW - develop rest of draft of persuasive essay and research opposing argument and transitons.