Persuasion Lesson #1

Persuasion Lesson #1

Poll

What zone are you in? (What's your mood this morning)

• Blue Zone (Sad, tired, sick, down)

• Green Zone (Happy, calm, feeling good, ready to learn, focused)

• Yellow Zone (Upset, worried, frustrated)

• Red Zone (Mad, Mean, Scared, Unsafe)

Open Ended

What is one time in your life when you have tried to change somebody's mind or convince them of something?

Poll

Should Baltimore Montessori students be able to have their cell phones with them at school and in class?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Not sure

Open Ended

Why or why not do you think that BMPCS students should be able to have their phones with them in class?

(Think of what you could say that could convince somebody of your opinion)

Open Ended

Think of a time when you tried to persuade somebody of something (change their mind). What strategies did you use to try to persuade them or change their mind?

But are there more strategies?

Open Ended

What does it mean to feel guilty?

What does it mean to GUILT trip somebody? Any ideas?

There are no wrong answers, this is just what YOU think!

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to persuade somebody?

• To trick somebody

• To confuse somebody

• To convince somebody of an opinion or feeling

• To make friends with somebody

Open Ended

What's one strategy you would use to persuade somebody?