Introduction
Learning Goal:
Using the language of explain and describe, IWBAT identify, define and create examples of AFOREST persuasive devices necessary in argumentative writing by completing a webquest in pairs
Task
In pairs, you will navigate through 10 different persuasive language devices used in argumentative writing. The mnemonic we will use to refer to these literary devices is: AFOREST.
For each device, you will be asked to define, identify examples and create examples of your own.
Before you start the webquest, have a look at the explanatory videos. Each video is aimed at providing an overview of each device:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgyKm11PYWw STOP WHEN YOU GET TO 4 MINUTES!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCdpzaibnuk
AFOREST:
Anecdote/alliteration
Facts
Opinion
Rhetorical question/repetition
Emotive language
Superlatives/statistics
The rule of three (also known as: triples)
Process
AFOREST:
Anecdote/alliteration
Facts
Opinion
Rhetorical question/repetition
Emotive language
Superlatives/statistics
The rule of three (also known as: triples)
Task 1: Define and give examples
Look through the websites below. Define and provide 2 examples of each of the 10 persuasive devices.
http://teachingreadingandla.pbworks.com/f/Literary+Devices.pdf
If you are unable to find some persuasive devices, you may look at dictionary.com or ask your teacher.
Task 2: Identification
You will now have the chance to examine and annotate different examples of persuasive texts. The Texts range from speeches, letters, brochures, posters and print adverts. For each, you must identify AFOREST persuasive devices and explain how you knew (justification).
The attachments are available on our class page:
https://sites.google.com/a/salinasuhsd.org/mrs-fox-s-8th-grade-ela/
They are titled: persuasive texts and advert AFOREST
Task 3:Create (choose option A or option B)
Option A:
Create a one page digital or hand drawn print advert for a product of your choosing. The product should include a catchy slogan, 1-3 images, a 25 word blurb that explains the product (5 Ws).
The steps are as follows:
1.) Select or makeup a product (candy, soda, car, shoe, bag, robot, perfume, etc.)
2.) Identify a minimum of 3 persuasive devices you wish to use in your advert
3.) Create the one page advert. Refer to the example advert with labels. The example is titled: advert labels and example and is located on our class page
Option B:
Create one example of each persuasive device. You will have a total of 10 different devices.
Evaluation
Task 1: Define and give examples
Task 1 is on a 2 point scale. For each defintion and example you may be awarded between 1-2 points.
2 points -Defintions are well phrased and in your own words. Defintions are clear, complete and correct. You include at least two examples for each persuasive device
1 point- Defintions are mostly in your own words but are slightly confusing, unclear or incomplete.You include at least one example for each persuasive device.
0- Defintions were copied from the webpage and no effort was made to put them into your own words. No examples were provided or examples were incorrect.
Task 2: Identification of persuasive devices
Task 2 is on a 2 point scale. For the print adverts, you must identify at least two persuasive devices per advert. For the texts, you must identify a minimum of 10 persuasive devices and 5 of them must be different. In other words, you cannot identify the same device over and over.
2 points - You met or exceeded the minimum amount of persuasive devices identified by highlighting and labeling.
1 point- You identifed some of the persuasive devices within the adverts and texts.
0- Identifications were inaccurate or of a very poor effort; your annotation was repetitive
Task 3: Create a print advert
Print adverts are on a 5 point scale. Print adverts must be advertised by your monster, must include a product with a brand name, must include a minimum of 3 persuasive devices, must include a catchy slogan, must include at least 1 image and must include a 25 word blurb that informs the audience on the product.
5 points- Print adverts meet or exceed the criteria; image/s are thoughtful and imaginative; slogan and blurb include a minimum of 3 persuasive devices that are accurate and unique
4 points- Print adverts meet most of the criteria; image/s are somewhat thoughtful and imaginative; slogan and blurb include a minimum of 2 persuasive devices that are accurately used; a few mistakes but nothing glaring
3 Points- Print adverts meet some of the criteria; image/s are somewhat thoughtful and imaginative; slogan and blurb include a minimum of 1-2 persuasive devices that are mostly accurate; mistakes are common and meaning can be lost
2 Points- Print adverts meet few aspects of the criteria; image/s are messy and show lack of effort; slogan and blurb include 1 persuasive device but it is confusing and hard to understand; mistakes are common and distort meaning
1 Point- Print adverts meet little to none of the criteria; image/s are messy, not complete and show lack of effort; slogan and blurb include 1 persuasive device but it is confusing and hard to understand; mistakes are many
0- Little to no effort made