If you are the first person from your row to class, you must pick up the folders in the back and place them on the desk according to number! FOLDER PROCEDURE
Good news?
Done now and good news Bias and persuasive techniques Persuasive techniques practice Trifold activity Exit ticket
Agenda
an opinion about whether something or someone is good or bad bias can influence how you deal with something or someone Someone or something that is biased is one-sided
HOW IS FOX AND MSNBC BIASED? http://insearchofthings.edublogs.org/lesson-8/
BIAS!
Claim Example: I am going to try to convince you that chocolate is a healthy snack. State your argument.
Big Names Example: Former U.S. president Bill Clinton thinks that junk food should be taken out of vending machines. Important people or experts can make your argument seem more convincing.
Logos Example: A Snickers bar has 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar. That’s not very healthy. Logic, facts, numbers, and information can be very convincing.
Example: It’s just not smart to shoot yourself in the foot! Really, just doesn’t make sense!
Logos
Pathos Example: Your donation might just get this puppy off the street and into a good home. Getting people to feel happy, sad, or angry can help your argument.
Ethos Example: Believe me! I’ve been there before. I’m just like you. If people believe and trust in you, you’re more likely to persuade them.
Kairos Example: This is a one-time offer. You can’t get this price after today. Try to convince your audience that this issue is so important they must act now.
In your notebook, identify the persuasive technique: You can only buy this item in the next 10 minutes—act now! Tiger Woods endorses Nike. Diet Coke is 100% sugar-free. My wife had cancer, so I know what treatment works best. A child is shown covered in bug bites after using a cheap bug spray.
Trifold Activity CLAIM: “I am going to try to convince you that _________ (your favorite food) is the best food. BIG NAME: Oprah LOGOS: Nutritional value PATHOS: An emotional moment with a family member that involves the food ETHOS: Convince people that you’re a food expert KAIROS: Explain that there’s only a limited supply
BE CREATIVE! MAKE THINGS UP!
Exit Ticket How does this picture show bias? Rate yourself from 1-5: I used my time wisely in class. Rate yourself from 1-5: I completed all of my work.
