Introduction
Welcome!
In this Unit, we will explore informational texts on beauty standards and their implications. Through evaluation and analysis, you will construct meaning that seeks to address sensitive and controversial issues around the idea of "Going for the Look."
Now, we turn to sources to study the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of arguments through the three Aristotelian modes of persuasion: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.
Task
Objective: Evaluate written and digital sources by identify examples of ethos, pathos, and logos to establish the purpose and effectiveness of the content.
Guiding Question: How does content that is disseminated to people spread positive or negative messages?
Process
Process:
- Conduct an investigation by studying the sources below
- Complete the graphic organizer on a Google doc to then upload it to Canvas
Sources:
- https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/13/us/going-for-the-look-but-risking-discrimination.html
- https://www.npr.org/2015/04/20/400929847/why-handsome-men-may-be-at-a-disadvantage-when-it-comes-to-hiring
Evaluation
Product: Graphic Organizer
Article/Source |
Ethos |
Pathos |
Logos |
Intended Audience |
Purpose |
Your reactions and thoughts |
“Going for the Look, Risking Discrimination” by Steven Greenhouse |
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"Why Handsome Men May Be At A Disadvantage When It Comes To Hiring" by NPR |
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"Beauty Standards of Weight Are A Form of Bias" by Dove |
Conclusion
Keep thinking about the complexity of multiple perspectives. We will be debating, engaging in conversation, and writing about these topics. Stay receptive and open-minded.
Thank you for your work.
~Ms. Elian
