English 8 Semester 2 Unit 2-1

English 8 Sem 2 Unit 2-1

Persuasive Texts

Conflicting Accounts

​2-1 Due Date 3/10

2-2 Due Date 3/17

2-3 Due Date 3/24

2.4.2 CST Due Date 3/31

Unit 2 Persuasive Texts (Unit 2 Overview)

2-1 Conflicting Accounts 2-2 Rhetoric 2-3 Analyzing Arguments​

​Anything we read today was written with a purpose... Maybe to entertain us.. maybe to inform us.... or perhaps to persuade us.

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Some texts may seem to be informative but are actually trying to persuade you. By recognizing the signs of persuasion in informative texts and identifying persuasive techniques in argumentative texts, you can recognize when authors are trying to change what you think or believe.

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• Analyze how authors writing about the same topic reveal their purpose, message, and perspective.

• Discuss how authors use different strategies and communicate different information on the same topic.

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​Objectives:

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​2.1.1 Read

​We have 4 selections to read:

"Wyoming Leads in Morals" by Hamilton Willcox

Town Where Women Vote Goes Under the Hammer"

"Opinion on Women's Suffrage" by Capt. E. Constantin

"Ain't I a Woman?" by Sojouner Truth

Don't forget to fill out the Reading Guide

​In the old days . . . 2.1.2 page 1

. . . most Americans had access to only a few newspapers or a few TV channels. But today, people have a lot of choices when it comes to media. They can carefully pick the sources of information they see so that the sources all fit a particular perspective.

The result is that many Americans are trapped in "bubbles" of information. They only see one perspective, and never others.​

​2.1.2 Page 1 Two opposing "bubbles."

​Purpose, Perspective, Message

We worked with these before......

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When we evaluated an informational text in the last unit, we discussed these three, and we were supposed to give evidence from the text to support our inferences. ​

​Purpose

The author's reason for writing the piece.

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It could be to entertain, to inform, to persuade.​

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose?

"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dog's belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon's basket."

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose?

Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836 

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose?

A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Inform

​Perspective

​The author's overall outlook.... how he or she sees the world.

Multiple Choice

What is the author's perspective?

Winter is the best season ever. It's the only time you can go sledding or build a snowman.

• The author dislikes winter.

• The author thinks winter is boring.

• The author's favorite season is summer

• The author loves winter.

Multiple Choice

What is the author's perspective?

"I never liked it when they started to sing. Birthdays are truly the worst. People singing, super sweet cake, and worst of all--- presents."

• The author enjoys birthday parties.

• The author does not like birthday parties.

• The author likes to hear people singing.

• The author loves receiving presents.

Multiple Choice

What is the author's perspective?

Manatees are amazing animals. They swim in shallow waters where they could get hurt. Saving the manatees takes time and effort, but it is an important task.

 

Manatees are amazing animals. They swim in shallow waters where they could get hurt. Saving the manatees takes time and effort, but it is an important task.

• Manatees do not need any help from humans.

• It is important that we save the manatees.

• It takes effort to help the manatees.

• Manatees are dangerous animals.

​Message

The big idea the writer wants to leave you with.​

Multiple Choice

What is the message of the story?

Jose and Trevor were stuck on their project. They were trying to create a walking robot just like everyone else. But then Jose said,"Why don't we just do something differently? We could create a water robot! Soon the boys figured out their own ideas to make the water robot a success.?

• Thinking creatively helps people achieve their goals.

• Showing respect to the boss is an important part of any job.

• People who have courage will find that there is nothing to fear.

Multiple Choice

What is the message of the story?

Makayla, Izzie, and Gabbie were having a hard time completing their math project. Then the teacher said the project could be completed in groups, and the best group would win. After joining together, the three girls had a much easier time completing the work.

 

Makayla, Izzie, and Gabbie were having a hard time completing their math project. Then the teacher said the project could be completed in groups, and the best group would win. After joining together, the three girls had a much easier time completing the work.

• Winning does not matter as long as you try hard.

• The best ideas come to those who are patient.

• Working with others can be better than working on your own.

• Taking a risk is more important than making a mistake.

Open Ended

2. Describe the purpose, perspective, and message of this passage.

After crisscrossing the United States many dozens of times to film my travel show, Roadside Surprises, I've learned that the labels we use to group people don't mean much when you look them in the eye and hear their stories. Political party, social class, demographic information . . . when you meet an individual person, you quickly see there's a lot of gray area and that no one fits into a simple little collection of labels.

​Bias-

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.​

2.1.2 pages 5-7

​Bias

The bias of news sources is one of the main reasons bubbles exist. In a bubble, authors use language that confirms the perspective of readers; instead of challenging or informing readers, they make readers feel like they were right all along.​

The way authors present facts can also show bias. Authors may include some facts and leave out others, or interpret the facts in a way that fits their perspective and the perspective of their audience.​

Agenda

When a text has a bias, it may not be deliberate. Sometimes authors may simply not be aware how their perspective influences the purpose and message of a text.

Other times, an author might have an agenda: a deliberate purpose besides the obvious one. For example, an author may write a book that looks like it's meant to inform but actually has a persuasive agenda. These kinds of texts often present information in a biased way.​

2.1.2 page 8

Open Ended

I love dogs. After all, they are man's best friend. They love their humans unconditionally. Cats, on the other hand, only love someone when they're filling their cat dish. They're persnickety, aloof, and sneaky. Do not get a cat. If you want a great pet, get a dog. My dog just had puppies, and I need to find homes for 6 little cuties.

Is this statement biased? Explain your answer. Is there an agenda?

​Discuss 2.1.5

​You will write thorough answers to 3 questions about the reading selections. Be sure to answer all parts of each question and to support your answers with evidence from the readings.

Make sure your answers are YOUR OWN WORDS!!

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