Tuesday, December 13, Twelve Angry Men / Persuasive Letter

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of drama, emotional and logical appeals, make predictions and understand the components of persuasion.

DO NOW

In order to be really persuasive and convince someone of something, what are some things you should do? Are logical appeals stronger than emotional ones? Why or why not?

Direct

1. Review logical and emotional appeals.

1. View short video on the art of persuasion. Take notes.

Guided

2. Think of something you feel passionate about that you want to convince others of. Then complete the persuasive word map provided. Tomorrow you will use this map to type a persuasive letter on the neos.

Independent

Review the character traits of the jurors from Twelve Angry Men.

3. Read the summary of ACT 2 from Twelve Angry Men. Answer the following questions afterwards:

a. In the second vote, what juror changes his vote to not guilty? What persuaded him to change his vote?

b. Do you think when the boy supposedly said to his father, "I am going to kill you," that he meant it?

c. Why does juror # 5 cahnge his vote?

d. What does juror three do when he gets really mad? What is the result of this outburst and what kind of effect do you think it will have on the rest of the jury (prediction)?

Closure

Review answers.

Exit Pass

If you were on this jury, at this point, do you think the boy is guilty or innocent? Why?

HW - TAM - vocabulary fill in the blanks.