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How do they hook you?

4/3/2017

 
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Find a TedTalks seminar that speaks to you. Provide specifics on interesting points made within the performance. Name two rhetorical strategies (including one of the appeals - logos, pathos, ethos - and one other device we have studied this year) the presenter uses to engage his/her audience and explain the effectiveness of each.

*Please include the title of the talk in your response so that your reader knows the topic before clicking on your link.

Due: Thursday, 4/6/17 - at least 10 sentences for full credit (50 HW pts)

What a shame!

1/20/2017

 
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After reading the two articles on shame punishments (see GC Webquest document, Task 3) , do you agree or disagree that this practice at home or within the judicial system is an effective one?  Why or why not?  

*at least 10 sentences for full credit

Taking the wheel...

11/1/2016

 
"[...]the moment you are old enough to take the wheel, responsibility lies with you.”  
- J.K. Rowling

Do teens have more or less responsibility today than in the past? How much responsibility should a 16 year old be expected to have now-a-days?

​*at least 10 sentences
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The only thing to fear...

9/19/2016

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"Fear is the enemy of civilization; fear prevents construction and progress." ​

Agree or disagree with the above claim that civilization is fragile against the destructive force of fear. Defend your position with evidence.

*response should be at least 10 sentences

Additional instructions:
Work on your style on this assignment. Many of you have become formulaic: "I agree/disagree with the statement... I agree/disagree with this statement because..." Let's get rid of those repetitive phrases. Get to the point. Try it a different way.
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Words can inspire. And words can destroy. Choose yours well.

8/30/2016

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Post a quote to the wall that you feel conveys a powerful message. Analyze the author's use of language (word choice, figurative language, syntax) and how it affects the meaning of the quote. Why are you moved by the quote?

*NOTE: You cannot repeat a quote already posted, therefore you must read through your classmate's choices before posting your own.

Once you have posted yours, comment on the quote of a peer that you like best. This doesn't need to be lengthy, just a quick "I love this" or "great one!" will suffice.
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