I. Punctuating Dialogue Review and Individual Practice:
http://beta.calloway.kyschools.us/Schools/Middle%20School/cwalker/Handouts%20and%20Worksheets/dialogue_rules.pdf
II. Persuasive techniques - review
How did you like the ads that were aired during the Super Bowl? Favorites? Why? Dislikes? Why?
- What makes a powerful ad?
- What is the goal of advertising?
- What makes YOU watch or not watch ads?
- What techniques are used?
- Here is a list: http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1166/PersuasiveTechniques.pdf
- 2016 Super Bowl Ads - What techniques were used? https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrTHRQX5blW9nEAw6lXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyMjg5MGQwBGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMzBHZ0aWQDQjE1OTFfMQRzZWMDc2M-?p=Super+Bowl+Ads+2016&fr=spigot-nt-gc
What about other ads?- http://news.yahoo.com/fda-launching-anti-smoking-campaign-aimed-youth-052937844--finance.html Would teens respond to this? Would the ads make a difference?
III. Let's look at weasel words.
https://ethridgeenglish.wikispaces.com/file/view/Weasel+Words.PDF
Topics:
1. Help
2. Virtually
3. New and Improved
4. Acts Fast or Works
5 Like Magic
6. Can't be up to the claim...
7. Unfinished words
8. Combining Weasel Words
9. Read the Label or the Brochure
10 Other Tricks of the Trade
IV. A bit of punctuation . . .
Let's get rid of those pesky run-on sentences. Here's how! http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm
Solution #1:
Let's meet the FANBOYS! They are a wonderful group of words designed to connect words and independent clauses (sentences). However, since sentences are usually bigger than words, they must call for help! Also, meet the powerful comma, a multifaceted punctuation mark!
Solution #2: Semicolons alone
Solution #3: Semicolons with conjunctive adverbs/(Snob words), and commas
Solution #4: Write two sentences instead on one on-and-on sentence.
In class, you will be writing sentences that demonstrate your ability to correctly use all four solutions!
Write a letter to an individual and explain your position on body art. For example, a 14 year old might be thinking about getting a tattoo. Or, an elderly person might be against piercings or "unnatural" hair coloring. Perhaps a place of business has a dress code and you are trying to convince your boss that changes are needed. Convince the individual of your choice that the body art in question is or is not acceptable.
Post in Canvas by Tuesday, February 16, 2016.
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