Introduction to Nonfiction
Lou Gehrig's Appreciation Day Speech
Essential Questions
What is the effect of different structural patterns on writing?
Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)
Read information about ALS (the first three paragraphs under "What Is ALS?"), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Make a copy of and complete a first-draft read of Lou Gehrig's speech.
The Power of Perspective
Read the speech a second time. This time annotate the most powerful line of the speech. Highlight this line in blue.
Lou Gehrig Speech
Look for the Appeals
Read the speech a third time. This time annotate for techniques that build Ethos, Logos, and Pathos (instances of great logic, great emotion, and great character).
Use the comment tool to identify TECHNIQUES that build Ethos, Logos, and Pathos. In your commentary, explain how that technique works to support the purpose of the speech.
Use the comment tool to identify TECHNIQUES that build Ethos, Logos, and Pathos. In your commentary, explain how that technique works to support the purpose of the speech.
Next Steps
Complete questions and argument analysis of the speech (see questions below the speech on your Google Doc). When you are finished, be sure your document is titled Lastname, Firstname Lou Gehrig's Speech.
How Style Affects an Argument
If you have time, make a copy of the How Style Affects an Argument notes and begin reading.