February 9, 2016 - Tuesday

Class Work

1.Practice punctuating dialogue:

• Look here! http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/keep-it-simple-keys-to-realistic-dialogue-part-i 
• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/577/01/
• Practice with a partner. The person closest to the door write the dialogue for the good-guy. The person farthest from the door write the dialogue for bad-guy.
• Select a place for the conversation to happen.
• Select a topic to discuss.
• Describe your characters.
• Write the conversation in narrative form using the rules of punctuating dialogue.
• You have 10 minutes and then we will share.

2. Persuasive Techniques
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
•    You will be assigned a technique. Your assignment is to read the technique listed and explain it to the class. Think hard and give us an example from a commercial or magazine ad. Your assignment as a listener is to take notes. 
• 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
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  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?

3. Find an ad in a magazine. Either work with a partner or alone and study the techniques used to convince you to spend your money on the product. More than one technique might be used in an ad.

Homework: Read this persuasive article by Ann Quindlen. Answer the questions on CANVAS. Due: February

• http://www.newsweek.com/lets-talk-about-sex-76263
•   Anna Quindlen, a Newsweek writer discusses another "anti" campaign. Read the article and look for the following:
1. The thesis/claim(s) Answer, "What's the message or what's the point?"  after reading the entire article. Do you agree or disagree with the position or stance?
2. Reasons 
3. Evidence
4. What argumentative strategies stand out in the piece? Is this a compelling argument?
5. Are larger points presented? Did the larger points hinder or help to convince you?
6. Did the article dismiss or ignore other points of view? Why or why not?