Unit 2: The Power of Power
Week of 11/2
Essential Questions
- Why is my voice valuable to the world around me?
- Why are persuasive elements important in multiple modes of communication?
- How do I synthesize a variety of perspectives different than my own?
- How can I use the elements of persuasion to present a powerful and purposeful argument to a global audience?
Monday, 11/12
In Class:
- Animal Farm Timed Essay
Skills of Focus:
- Propaganda Techniques
- Persuasion
- Analysis
Homework:
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - you must train for at least 3 days per week to receive full credit (90 minutes over 9 days)
Tuesday, 11/3
In Class:
- Finish Media Campaign Presentations
- Introduce Persuasive Speech
- Thesis Statement Mini-Lesson
Skills of Focus:
- Propaganda Techniques
- Persuasion
- Thesis
Homework:
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - you must train for at least 3 days per week to receive full credit (90 minutes over 9 days)
Wednesday, 11/4
In Class:
- Speech Outline Mini-Lesson Stations
- Comparative Advantages
- Direct
- Monroe's
- Negative Method
- Problem-Solution
- Speech Project Workday
- Thesis Statements approved in class
Skills of Focus:
- Propaganda Techniques
- Persuasion
- Thesis
Homework:
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - you must train for at least 3 days per week to receive full credit (90 minutes over 9 days)
Thursday, 11/5
ACT Aspire - Morning Only
In Class:
- SSR
- Mini-Lesson: Concession and Rebuttal
- Speech Project Workday
- Outlines must be completed and approved in class
Skills of Focus:
- Outline
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - you must train for at least 3 days per week to receive full credit (90 minutes over 9 days)
Friday, 11/6
Indoor Pep Rally
In Class:
- Speech Project Workday
- Complete the Speech Outline Check on Schoology by 9:00pm on Sunday! This will help to ensure your success on the Persuasive Speech!
Skills of Focus:
- Persuasion
- Outline
- Speech Presentations Begin Monday - submit your outline to Schoology by 8:00am Monday. Complete the Speech Outline Check on Schoology by 9:00pm on Sunday! This will help to ensure your success on the Persuasive Speech!
- 30 minutes of Membean this week - you must train for at least 3 days per week to receive full credit (90 minutes over 9 days)
Speech Presentation Order
Check here to see when you will present your speech.
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