MARCH 24 AND 25 I can read explicitly to comprehend a passage. I can develop a clear thesis statement. I can organize my writing. I can identify fallacies.

Bell Ringer Complete #3 Nothing in the question stem helps to limit your search of the passage. Compare the choices to your notes and confirm the presence of the three incorrect answer choices. I can read explicitly to comprehend a passage.

Check your answer The answer is A! A, contradicts a statement made in line 38. “All” the first word, also should have given you pause. Extreme language like that often appears in incorrect choices. Make sure you have turned in your bell ringers. (Starting on 2-17). I can read explicitly to comprehend a passage.

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Essential Questions 1. What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence? 2. What is a fallacy? 3. How do fallacies effect an argument?

Rhetorical Analysis 1. Examine the prompt carefully: Prompt: In “The Great Imagination Heist” the author creates emotional appeal through the use of diction and details. Explain how he uses these devices to persuade the audience that reading, not watching TV, is the way for children to develop their imaginations. 2. On your own paper, complete the statement. 3. You will have about 3 minutes. Topic Sentence: Each body paragraph should contain a topic sentence or claim that limits the topic of the paragraph to one idea that directly addresses the assertions of the thesis. I can develop a clear thesis statement. I can organize writing to create a coherent whole

Introduction to Fallacies =

Fallacies Everything is an argument but not always a good argument. A logical fallacy is a flaw in the structure of a deductive argument which makes the argument invalid.

Notes As we discuss different types of fallacies, use your notes to match the type with it’s definition

Logical Fallacies Ad populum: everyone’s doing it Ad hominem: personal attack Appeal to fear, vanity, pity: making someone afraid Loaded Language: using mean words False Correlation: X does not equal Y Hyperbolic Language: exaggerates truth Charisma: I’m so cool Strawman: simplify the argument, then tear it down Glittering Generalities: too many fancy words Nostalgia: Good old days Either/Or: Pretending there’re only two choices Flattery-using insincere flattery I can identify fallacies

Examples Ad Populum Ad Hominem

Fallacy Activity You will be given either the name and definition of a fallacy OR an example of a fallacy. Your job is to match your name and definition with the correct example. You will have 3 minutes to find your match. I can identify fallacies.

More Practice Follow along as we read through the passage After reading the passage, highlight and label the logical fallacies you find. There are 3 different fallacies I can identify fallacies

Discussion Discuss logical fallacies identified in the passage

Evaluate On the back of your passage, write the evidence of the fallacy and explain the effect (what does it do to the argument)? I can evaluate the effect of logical fallacies.

Exit Slip Answer the following questions on your “Death” Essay Paper: 1. What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence? 2. What is a fallacy? 3. How do fallacies effect an argument?