1. Day One Objectives  Support an argument with statistics, quotations and examples in well developed paragraph  Identify persuasive techniques by completing a graphic organizer Agenda Paragraph Notes ESPN Article – “Senators Send Letter to Roger Goodell” Class Review (big questions) Position paragraph Breaking Down the PSA activity

2. “Senators Send a Letter to Roger Goodall”  Where is the article from? Is it credible?credible  Where could you look to check the information?  What is the issue?  Who is involved?

3. What is Persuasion?  Persuasion is a BIG term that covers influencing a person’s belief, attitudes, motivations, and intentions.  Really – convincing someone to agree with you!

4. Should the NFL have harsher punishment for those ho commit domestic violence?  Choose a side of the issues  Decide on two reasons that they should do this  If you need to, look up new facts  You can use your phone!  Write a paragraph, using your notes  6-11 sentences, topic sentences, at least 2 quotes (reasons), conclusion

5. Public Service Announcements  are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge  the objective is raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue.

6. Typically PSAs…  are short (usually 60 seconds or less)  present one single issue  inform the viewer of key, relevant facts  have a clear call to action (usually indicated through text on screen)  might or might not include people  might or might not use music  sometimes use voice-overs  sometimes use special effects (like black and white)  might use transitions/editing to enhance the video  aim to leave a lasting impact

7. While you watch  Who is the intended audience? (children, parents, teens, college students, Republicans, etc.)  What is the purpose?  Is it a PSA (trying to change behavior or opinion) or an AD (trying to sell you something)  What is effective? (What do you notice, what makes you pay attention?)

8. Breaking Down PSAs  http://youtu.be/NBfi8OEz0rA http://youtu.be/NBfi8OEz0rA  http://youtu.be/__C7sd_UDU0 http://youtu.be/__C7sd_UDU0  http://youtu.be/2RUYkzJio24 http://youtu.be/2RUYkzJio24  http://youtu.be/iu1jHtf_oUc http://youtu.be/iu1jHtf_oUc  http://youtu.be/3FtNm9CgA6U http://youtu.be/3FtNm9CgA6U  http://youtu.be/w6ylxWcwkUM http://youtu.be/w6ylxWcwkUM  http://nomore.org/psas/ http://nomore.org/psas/  http://youtu.be/Oy4Ogxikuv4 http://youtu.be/Oy4Ogxikuv4

9. Follow Up Questions…  What do we notice about PSAs in general?  Which PSAs do we think are especially good and why?  How can we create PSAs as powerful and effective as these?

10. Day Two Objectives:  Revise and edit paragraphs for the purpose of persuading and audience  Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas and make decisions working towards a final product  Support an argument with statistics, quotations and examples in well developed paragraph Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Roots Quiz - Grade 3.Writing Practice  B2/B3 – Peer Revisions 4.Public Service Announcement Project  Group Choices  PSA Group Paragraph  Begin Planning Guide

11. Group PSA Rubric 54321 Opinion: The PSA clearly states an opinion on the topic. The audience is aware of what the PSA will tell them. Support: The PSA provides evidence and advice to support the opinion. This evidence is explicitly stated. If applicable support uses examples. Word Choice/Vocabulary: The word choice and topic are relevant to the chosen audience. Students demonstrate understanding of how audience affects vocabulary.

12. Day Three Objectives:  Revise and edit paragraphs for the purpose of persuading and audience  Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas and make decisions working towards a final product  Support an argument with statistics, quotations and examples in well developed paragraph Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Roots Quiz – Grade (B1 & 3) 3.B1 – Paragraph revisions 4.Public Service Announcement Project  PSA Group Paragraph - Complete  Planning Guide  Storyboard Outline Due:  NFL Position Paragraph Final/Draft (NOW!)  Group Paragraph & Planning Guide (EOC)

13. Day Four Objectives:  Distinguish word meaning by utilizing your knowledge of roots and affixes  Revise and edit for the purpose of persuading and audience  Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas and make decisions working towards a final product Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Non-fic article discussion 3.Roots 6-10: Intro! 4.Public Service Announcement Project  Storyboard Outline  Paragraph Re- write Due:  Completed Storyboard  Email: frostke@staffordschools.net

14. Day Five Objectives:  Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas and make decisions working towards a final product  Support an argument with statistics, quotations and examples by creating a public service announcement Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Response Writing 3.How to Write a Script - notes 4.Public Service Announcement Project  Script Writing  Rehearsing Due:  Completed Storyboard  Email: frostke@staffordschools.net

15. Should famous athletes be punished for indiscretions off the field?  Choose a side of the issues  Decide on two reasons that they should do this  If you need to, look up new facts  Use the NFL and Hope Solo article  You can use your phone!  Write a paragraph, using your notes  6-11 sentences, topic sentences, at least 2 quotes (reasons), citation, and conclusion

16. Formatting  12 point  Times New Roman  1 inch margins  Page numbers  Separate title page

17. Title page Title Names Ms. Frost September 26, 2014

18. On the page  Give helpful details about the setting and characters.  Use slug lines before each scene: what is the setting?  A character's name should go in ALL CAPS above their dialogue  You can also put instructions, such as pauses, or movement, in italics

19. For Example… THE GODFATHER

21. At the top of the page the SLUG tells use where we are – Don’s office, during the day Then it describes what we see – here you should use your IMAGINATION!!

22. CHARACTER – all caps What the character does. This should be italicized Everything is centered!

23. Day Six Objectives:  Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas and make decisions working towards a final product  Support an argument with statistics, quotations and examples by creating a public service announcement Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Paragraph Writing practice – Imbedding Quotes 3.Public Service Announcement Project  Script Writing  Rehearsing  Filming/PowerPoint Creation Due:  Script – Due tomorrow!

24. Day Seven Objectives:  Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas and make decisions working towards a final product  Support an argument with statistics, quotations and examples by creating a public service announcement Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Editing Instructions 3.Public Service Announcement Project  Script Writing  Filming/PowerPoint Creation  Editing Due:  Script

25. Day Eight Objectives:  Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas and make decisions working towards a final product  Critique work using constructive commentary during in class presentation Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Public Service Announcement Project  Complete editing  Send final to me 3.In class viewing and critiquing Due:  Final Video/ PowerPoint

26. Today  Hand Back “PSA Planning Sheet”: Rewrite with statistics – 2 per group, DUE FRIDAY  Pass out the Story Board sheet: Each group should complete a story board sheet to organize what will be seen in their PSA – they may adjust the format as needed.

27. Today  Complete Story board outline  Write your script – use the example to set it up!  Begin rehearsing – walk through it at least twice