Unit 2: Rhetoric of the Op Ed

Week 3Day 2-3Explicit & inferentially

Warm Up: Evaluating Ethos, Pathos, Logos “Some philosophers and animal behaviorists have long argued that other animals are not capable of self-awareness because they lack a sense of individualism” (Rifkin 34).

1) Which rhetorical strategy is being used in the quote about? (Ethos, Pathos, or Logos).

2) How do you know which rhetorical strategy is being used?

3) Evaluate that rhetorical strategy.

Warm Up: Evaluating Ethos, Pathos, Logos “they should retire them [elephants] from performance. Short of that, they should retire from the road any elephants suffering from arthritis — the plague of captive, older elephants.”

1) Which rhetorical strategy is being used in the quote about? (Ethos, Pathos, or Logos).

2) How do you know which rhetorical strategy is being used?

3) Evaluate that rhetorical strategy.

Warm Up: Evaluating Ethos, Pathos, Logos “they should retire them [elephants] from performance. Short of that, they should retire from the road any elephants suffering from arthritis — the plague of captive, older elephants.”

1) Which rhetorical strategy is being used in the quote about? (Ethos, Pathos, or Logos). Pathos

2) How do you know which rhetorical strategy is being used? It appeals to our emotions

3) Evaluate that rhetorical strategy. It gives a strong image, but doesn’t explain why an old elephant would still be preforming. It needs to add more information on the topic.

Warm Up: Making an inference “Under normal conditions a driver requires .54 seconds to brake. That reaction time increased with an added 4 feet when the driver is legally drunk, and to an astonishing 70 feet while sending a text. It isn’t difficult to imagine what a car moving at 70 miles per hour might hit before reaching that added distance. How much damage would be done to the vehicles and its occupants?”

(1) How many added feet does it take a driver under the influence of alcohol to break?

(2) How many feet does it take a driver texting to break?

(3) What can be inferred from the passage ?

Warm Up: Making an inference “Under normal conditions a driver requires.54 seconds to brake. That reaction time increased with an added 4 feet when the driver was legally drunk, and to an astonishing 70 feet while sending a text. It isn’t difficult to imagine what a car moving at 70 miles per hour might hit before reaching that added distance. How much damage would be done to the vehicles and its occupants?”

(1) How many added feet does it take a driver under the influence of alcohol to break? 4 feet

(2) How many feet does it take a driver texting to break? 70 feet

(3) What can be inferred from the passage? Texting and driving can be more dangerous that drinking and driving.

Warm Up: Making an inference “Under normal conditions a driver required .54 seconds to brake. That reaction time increased with an added 4 feet when the driver was legally drunk, and to an astonishing 70 feet while sending a text. It isn’t difficult to imagine what a car moving at 70 miles per hour might hit before reaching that added distance. How much damage would be done to the vehicles and its occupants?”

(1) How many feet does it take a driver under the influence of alcohol to break? 4 feet

(2) How many feet does it take a driver texting to break? 70 feet

(3) What can be inferred from the passage? Texting and driving can be more dangerous that drinking and driving.

Warm Up

1) What is the difference between an inference and to imply?

2) Is the following quote explicit or inferential “The first documented submersible was constructed in 1620 by Cornelius Drebbel?”

Think-Pair-Share

What is the difference between an inference and to imply?

1) Think about your answer. (1 min)

2) Fill in the blank.

The difference between an inference and to imply is __________________________________________.

3) Pair Share (1 min)

4) Class share

What is the difference between an inference and to imply?

The difference between an inference and to imply is:

An inference is a guess that the reader makes when reading a text. To imply is when the author leaves hints in a text so that reader can make an inference.

Inference To implyThe reader does this actionThe reader forms a guess based on his/her background knowledge and the text.

The writer does this actionThe writer leaves hints or clues for the reader

FLTS

1) Define the terms explicitly and inferentially and similar terms related to these words

2) Identify and analyze what an author says explicitly and inferentially

3) Use strong and thorough textual evidence to support your analysis.

  Term Definition 1 Inferential

thinking Making inferences involves using personal experience or background knowledge, along with the information from the text, to make assumptions about what is not written.

2 Infer (v)Inference (n)Inferential (adj)Inferentially(adv)

To make a conclusion or judgment from textual evidence and background knowledge.

Vocabulary: Inferentially & Explicitly

  Term Definition

3 ImplyImplicit (adj) Implicitly (adv)

When clues are given to lead the reader to what the author indicates or suggests. (To indicate or suggest without being explicit)

4 Explicit, Explicitly

Something is said or explained word for word. (No guessing)

Vocabulary: Inferentially & Explicitly

Making an inference (Pair Share) “The world is growing at an unbelievable rate. In 2006 the world population reached 6 billion people. By 2050 it’s expected to grow to over 9 billion people. Natural resources such as soil, trees, and oil can’t all be renewed and are being depleted as we live. So, with a growing population and declining resources, the world could be in trouble.”

1) Why could the world be in trouble?

2) What can be inferred about the passage?

Making an inference “The world is growing at an unbelievable rate. In 2006 the world population reached 6 billion people. By 2050 it’s expected to grow to over 9 billion people. Natural resources such as soil, trees, and oil can’t all be renewed and are being depleted as we live. So, with a growing population and declining resources, the world could be in trouble.”

1) Why could the world be in trouble?

Growing populations and declining resources

2) What can be inferred about the passage?

Example: We need to preserve our resources

Making an inference (Pair share) [Michael] Vick signed a one-year, $1.6 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2009 season, with an option for a second year. It brought the Eagles much expected negative press, including picketing and even some threats. There was also a surprising amount of support. The team asked fans to trust that they did their research and Vick had truly changed. Vick promised not only to prove himself as a good player and role model again, but also to do as much as he could to advance animal rights.

1) What information is given explicitly?

2) What can be inferred about the passage?

Making an inference (Pair share) [Michael] Vick signed a one-year, $1.6 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2009 season, with an option for a second year. It brought the Eagles much expected negative press, including picketing and even some threats. There was also a surprising amount of support. The team asked fans to trust that they did their research and Vick had truly changed. Vick promised not only to prove himself as a good player and role model again, but also to do as much as he could to advance animal rights.

1) What information is given explicitly? (Example: $1.6 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles)

2) What can be inferred about the passage? (Example: Fans are keeping an eye on Vick)

Handout Analyze what an author says explicitly as well as inferentially and use strong thorough textual evidence to support the analysis.

Directions: work on the handout.

1) The first two examples will be done with the teacher.

2) The third example is done with a partner.

3) The last section is for your portfolio and must be done individually.