Sunday, November 1, 2009

It's alive! Ethos, logos, or pathos?

Aristotle Online: Rhetorical Devices on the Internet


A. THE ASSIGNMENT
1. Chose a controversial position on a topic of current interest.
2. Draft a 3 minute persuasive text (Use Congressional Debate Speech Format)
3. Add at least 2 web 2.0 elements which support your persuasive goal.
4. Load into Mrs. Hansen's website/onto the school showcase.
5. Demonstrate in class--explain how each element is an example of Aristotelian
rhetorical persuasion.

B. THE TOOLS

1. Visit the Presentation Tools portion of the Library Website
2. Link to Mrs. Librarian from your student igoogle so she can give you suggestions as you work