1. English II—March 13, 2015 Bell work: Discuss a time when you felt justice was served and when it was not served (it can be a personal example). Homework: – Study for Lesson #7 Vocabulary Quiz next Tuesday. – Midterms next week: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday 2 nd and 4 th Thursday

2. Unit 2—Embedded Assessment 2 Creating an Argument Skillfully presents a claim and provides background and a clear explanation of the issue. Synthesizes evidence from a variety of sources that strongly support the claim. Summarizes and refutes counterclaims with relevant reasoning and clear evidence. Concludes by clearly summarizing the main points and reinforcing the claim. Follows a logical progression of ideas that establish relationships between the essential elements of hook, claim, evidence, counterclaims, and conclusion. Links main points with effective transitions that establish coherence. Uses a formal style and tone appropriate to the audience and purpose. Smoothly integrates textual evidence from multiple sources, with correct citations. Shows excellent command of standard English conventions.

3. Lesson #7 Vocabulary The Greek suffix –ize means “to become like” or “to treat with. equalize—v. make the same in quantity, size, or degree throughout a place or group. centralize—v. concentrate (control of an activity or organization) under a single authority. idealize—v. regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality. maximize—v. make as large or great as possible. economize—v. spend less; reduce one's expenses.

4. Lesson #7 Vocabulary immobilize—v. prevent (something or someone) from moving or operating as normal. scrutinize—v. examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. materialize—v. become actual fact; happen. mesmerize—v. hold the attention of (someone) to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix them. rationalize—v. attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate.

5. Rhetorical Appeals With your group, look back through the article “Rough Justice” and find two examples of each rhetorical appeal. Discuss which appeals seem “stronger” evidence than others? ethos—credibility of the speaker logos—facts and statistics pathos—appeals to emotion

6. Ad Populum Either/Or (Black and White) Moral Equivalence (Ad Hominem) With your group, look back through both articles and see if you can find examples of fallacious reasoning. Fallacies—mistaken beliefs or false misleading statements.