9th Grade English

9th Grade EnglishUnit 9.4: Its a Matter of Opinion WEEK ONEMr. Suarez

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Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionUnit Summary

Unit Summary: In this unit, we will develop an understanding of the structure and elements of persuasive text. We will focus our attention on the different types of persuasive techniques used in a variety of texts. We will use authentic texts to determine the components, structure, and purpose of persuasive writing as we begin to create our own persuasive writing pieces using the writing process. Unit Goal: We will leave the class able to use our learning of how to evaluate and produce persuasive text to appropriately respond to persuasion in our lives.

Important Ideas

Literature both reflects and contributes to knowledge. Persuasive writing must be organized in a way that succinctly supports the writers assertion. Deliberate word choice positively impacts persuasive writing. Persuasive writing has power and can affect lives and viewpoints.

Important QuestionsIn what ways does literature contribute to our understanding of the world? How are persuasive essays organized and supported? How does word choice impact writing? Why is it important to be able to read and produce persuasive writings?

Important Words (Vocabulary) FIND DEFINITIONS (10 points)Propaganda Editorial Advertisement PersuasionAudience Pathos Claim, thesis statement

Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionUnit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionDAY ONE

Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionDAY ONEOUR OBJECTIVE TODAY: After presenting examples of persuasive texts and identifying the authors argument the student will find an example of a persuasive piece to identify persuasive elements

Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionDAY ONEFIRST QUESTIONS:In what ways does literature contribute to our understanding of the world? How are persuasive essays organized and supported?

In what ways does literature contribute to our understanding of the world?

People who read literature develop greater empathy for and understanding of other people. They are also better able to view situations from others' perspectives. Deep reading, which is slow, immersive reading without distractions, provides real exercise for the brain even as it enriches the capacity for empathy and understanding. Understand what? Everything!

How are persuasive essays organized and supported?

Persuasive Essay Structure:When youre trying to convince your audience of an idea or argument

Analyzing an Argument What is an argument? ASK ME!Analyzing an argument requires you to nd the 3 parts of an argument: the ARGUMENT the CLAIMS the EVIDENCEhttp://www.warrencountyschools.org/userfiles/3255/Classes/159684/analyzinganargument%20.pdf?id=543107

Analyzing an Argument Step #1: Determine the authors argument.

To nd the argument, rst look at the TITLE of the text. Titles usually indicate the writers purpose/position. Some argument writers may state the argument in the title and NOT state it anywhere else. If you cant nd it in the TITLE, look in the INTRODUCTION paragraph (usually near the end). *Note: sophisticated writers sometimes do not state their argument until the end. If you cant nd it in the INTRODUCTION, look in the CONCLUSION paragraph.

Analyzing an Argument Step #2: Determine the arguments reasons (claims)Generally, each claim is addressed in a different body paragraph of the text. If there are 4 body paragraphs, there are 4 different claims. If there are 3 body paragraphs, there are 3 different claims.To nd a claim, look for the MAIN IDEA SENTENCE of each body paragraph. Main idea sentences can be found at the beginning, middle, or end of each body paragraph OR may be unstated, so it may have to be INFERRED (you may have to put it in your own words rather than copy word-for-word from the text). Ask yourself, What is this entire paragraph about? If an article uses SUBHEADINGS, you can use those to guide you toward each CLAIM. Subheadings will reveal a general subject that can help you determine the claim.

Analyzing an Argument Step 3: Determine the evidence that supports the authors claims. To nd evidence, look for the supporting details in each paragraph that support the claims (main ideas). The evidence will be very specic facts and statements that further explain the claims.

HOMEWORK: PERSUASION IS ALL AROUND YOUFRIDAY 10 points You might be surprised at how many people and businesses are trying to convince you to do things every day. You only have to watch commercials, read the paper, look at the ads in your magazines, or read the billboards as youre driving home to see that persuasion is all around you. for your homework TOMORROW find a persuasive piece to bring to or share about in class. It can be an article in the newspaper, a letter to the editor, a movie or book review, a commercial, or an advertisement in a magazine or newspaper. Once you have found your persuasive piece, answer the questions below. 1. Where did you find your persuasive example? ________________________________________ 2. Who is trying to persuade you? ___________________________________________________ 3. What are they trying to persuade you to do? ________________________________________ 4. Do you think their argument is convincing? Why or why not? _____________________________

Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionUnit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionDAY TWO

Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionDAY TWONow that we have introduced the unit by presenting examples of persuasive text and media and discussing claims (reasons), we will debate or discuss whether or not the claims in the texts we found are convincing.First, Mr. Suarez will review the elements of a persuasive text.Next, each student will present their text or media.Then, each student will share his/her observations with a group of three other students. We will debate or discuss whether or not the claims in the texts we found are convincing (9.4 Learning Activity - Persuasion Is All Around)

Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionUnit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionDAY THREEDAY FOUR

Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionDAY THREE/FOURToday Mr. Suarez will discuss persuasive strategy definitionsHUH? What are persuasive strategies?Persuasive strategies are techniques that a person uses to influence another person or group of people to take a certain action.

Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionDAY THREE/FOURThousands of years ago, Greek philosopher Aristotle argued that there were three main strategies a person must master to effectively persuade others. He named these strategies Logos, Pathos and Ethos, and claimed that they are all equally effective when used verbally or in written form.Logos involves using facts, numbers and concrete information to make arguments more convincing. Regardless of how knowledgeable a person is, arguments sound more credible to others when statistics and other solid proof back up claims. Pathos requires persuaders to evoke emotion in the person or group they are addressing verbally or in written form. A persuader must invoke happy, sad or angry feelings in the target about the information presented. The final persuasive strategy is Ethos, which involves trust. For a person to feel comfortable taking a certain action, he must trust the person telling him to take that action.

Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of OpinionLearning Activity Persuasive Strategy DefinitionsPERSUASIVE STRATEGY DEFINITIONSClaim your main pointBig Names experts and important people that support your side of the argumentLogos using logic, numbers, facts and data to support your argumentPathos appealing to your audiences emotionsEthos making yourself seem trustworthy and believableKairos building a sense of urgency for your causeResearch using studies and information to make your argument seem more convincing; you can use words, graphs, tables, and illustrations.

Unit 9.4: Its a Matter of Opinion: DAY THREE/FOUR - NEXTMr. Suarez will assign students to one of four groups.Each group sits at a table with a different persuasive piece. The students collaboratively read and view the piece, writing examples of each persuasive strategy that they find in the examples column of Attachment: 9.4 Learning Activity-Strategy DefinitionThe students will collaboratively read and view different persuasive pieces to identify examples of each persuasive strategy.The student will discuss through which piece is more effective in persuading their audience.