Persuasion Unit 6 th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Frantz
PersuasionUnit
6th Grade
Language Arts
Mrs. Frantz
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #??
o Start Dyna- Prefix- Quiz Tuesday, January 28tho New Verbs Packeto Power of Persuasion Noteso AR Reading Time/Finish Conferencing
1/22/14
The Power of Persuasion:
Generalizations andPersuasive Text
The writer may allow strong positive/negative personal feelings
about an issue to influence the reader/listener.
The writer may exaggerate information in order to convince the reader/listener
of something.
The writer may make a general statement about a group of things in
order to influence the reader/listener.
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #31
o Verbs Packeto Review Power of Persuasion Noteso Generalization Noteso Generalization Worksheet
1/23/14
Homework:Complete
Generalization WS
a general statement about a group of things or people that
takes specific information about something and applies it to all
similar things
signal words: in general, usually, few, tend to, or most
Generalizations
good/valid generalizations
PLENTY OF EVIDENCE
MUST BE WILLING TO CHANGE THE GENERALIZATION WHEN CONFRONTED BY EVIDENCE
SHOWING THEM TO BE FALSE
bad/invalid generalizations
LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE. IT WILL SHOW FALSE GENERALIZATIONS
Generalizations
Why do we challenge generalizations?
• TO HELP PREVENT STEREOTYPING
• TO HELP UNDERSTAND THINGS OR PEOPLE WHO ARE
DIFFERENT FROM US• A good generalization is an inference based on evidence.• A bad generalization is an
inference based on hearsay or false evidence.
Generalizations
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #32o Generalization WS Homework – Turn in!o Verbs Worksheet – Test next Wednesday!o Dyna- Sentences – Quiz next Tuesday! o HOMEWORK: Begin studying for Tuesday’s Dyna- Prefix Quiz
1/24/14
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #33
o Scholastic Coupons? – Orders due Friday!o Verbs Worksheet – Test Wednesdayo Persuasive Text Noteso Persuasive Text Videoo Persuasive Text Matching Activityo HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow’s Dyna- Prefix Quiz/
Wednesday’s Verb Test
1/27/14
loaded language: takes advantage of strong positive or negative
feelings or emotions associated with certain words
name-calling : labels someone/something in a negative
way instead
exaggeration: enlarging something beyond the truth way to buy the
product
Persuasive Text
bandwagon appeal: tries to persuade you to do something by
emphasizing that “everyone else” is doing it or believes in it
testimonials: uses celebrities or satisfies customers to endorse a product because they influence
people in a positive way to buy the product
Persuasive Text
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #34
o Dyna- Prefix Quizo Finish Verbs Packet – Test Tomorrow!o Verbs Helper Cardo Homework: Study for Tomorrow’s Verb Test!
1/28/14
Verbs Helper Cardo Action Verb Definition –
o Include a few exampleso Helping Verb Chart –
o Include a few sample sentenceso 2 Linking Verb Charts
o Include a few sample sentences
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #35
o Verbs Test – AR Reading Timeo Review Persuasive Text Noteso Bias Notes
1/29/14
exaggeration: overstatement to convince or convey a position
credentials: Who is the author? What are the sources?
Bias
current information: Is the information out of date, even
though it’s convincing.
purpose: persuasive material should not pretend to be objective.
Bias
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #36
o Start Suffix –Phobia – Next Quiz Wednesday, February 5tho Review/Finish Bias Noteso Daily Item Readingo Cheerleading/Steroids Article – LGIo Reminder: Scholastic Book Orders due tomorrow!
1/30/14
bias by omission: leaving one side out of the article
bias by selection of sources: writers include more sources that support
one view over the other
Bias
bias by placement: story placement shows the importance
of the story
“ABOVE THE FOLD” ON THE FRONT PAGE IS MOST
IMPORTANT
LESS IMPORTANT STORIES GO ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE
FIRST PAGE, ON THE FIRST PAGE OF OTHER SECTIONS, ETC.
Bias
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #37
o Scholastic Book Orders due TODAY!o Continue Suffix –Phobia – Next Quiz Wednesday, February 5tho Review Bias Noteso Cheerleading/Steroids Article – Discussiono Scope “Bulldog” Article
1/31/14
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #38
o Finish –Phobia Suffix – Quiz Wednesday!o Scholastic School Sports Article
2/3/14
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #39
o –Phobia Suffix – Quiz Tomorrow!o Start Scholastic “Trophy” Article/Writing
Prompto AR Reading Time
2/4/14
Homework:Study for tomorrow’s-Phobia Suffix Quiz
Today’s goalso SNOW DAY!
2/5/14
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #40
o –Phobia Suffix – Quiz o AR Reading Time/Conferencingo Finish “Trophy” Article/Writing Prompt
2/6/14
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #41
o Introduction to Adverbs Noteso Start Figurative Language Packeto Write “Trophy” Essay & Turn in Worksheet
2/7/14
Adverb
a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or
another adverb
Adverbs answer the following questions:
Words often used as adverbs:
Where? here, there, away, up, outside
When? now, then, later, soon, ago
How? clearly, easily, quietly, slowly
How often? How long?
never, always, often, seldom, frequently, usually, forever
To what extent? How much?
very, hardly, almost, so, really, most, nearly, quite, less, only
Adverbs Modifying Verbs
Ex.: His brother laughs loudly at his own jokes.
The adverb loudly ends with the suffix –ly and
modifies the verb laughs.
Ex.: The captain went boldly onto the deck in the storm.
The adverb boldly modifies the verb went.
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #42
o Figurative Language Packeto “Swim Team” Persuasive Texto AR Reading Time
2/10/14
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #43
o Strive for Five – 17 Days!o Review Introduction to Adverbs Notes & Complete Exerciseso “Vending Machines” Article ?
2/11/14
Adverb or Adjective?o Copy down the following sentences. Then,
decide if the underlined word is an adjective (ADJ) or an adverb (ADV) by labeling it correctly.
1) The squirrel darted quickly up the tree and hid.2) Monet was a talented painter of landscapes.3) Gabriela can ski faster than I can.4) Is this poem the one that you wrote?5) The blond man is my Uncle Ted.
Adverb or Adjective?
1) The squirrel darted quickly up the tree and hid.
2) Monet was a talented painter of landscapes.
3) Gabriela can ski faster than I can.
4) Is this poem the one that you wrote?
5) The blond man is my Uncle Ted.
ADV
ADV
ADJ
ADJ
ADJ
Adverb or Adjective?o Copy down the following sentences. Then,
decide if the underlined word is an adjective (ADJ) or an adverb (ADV) by labeling it correctly.
1) Soon you will need to put the pizza in the oven.
2) The actors practiced their lines before school.3) Mountain biking is always enjoyable.4) Tasmania is nearby Australia.5) We happily sat with our feet in the water.
Adverb or Adjective?
1) Soon you will need to put the pizza in the oven.
2) The actors practiced their lines before school.
3) Mountain biking is always enjoyable.
4) Tasmania is nearby Australia.
5) We happily sat with our feet in the water.
ADV
ADV
ADV
ADJ
ADJ
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #44
o Strive for Five – 16 Days!o Persuasive Argument Re-Writeo Text Structure WS
2/12/14
Homework:P. 48-49
Text Structures Packet
Persuasive Argument Organization
o Paragraph 1 – Hook, then your thesiso Paragraph 2 – Article summaryo Paragraph 3 – Supporting Evidence for your opiniono Paragraph 4 – The “other” side – win them
overo Paragraph 5 - Conclusion
Today’s goalso SNOW DAY
2/13/14
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #45
o Strive for Five – 9 Days!o Text Structure – Go over HW and Finish WS o Adverbs Modifying Adjectiveso Vending Machines Article
2/19/14
Adverbs Modifying Adjectives
Ex.: Some kinds of opals are extremely beautiful.
The adverb extremely ends with the suffix –ly and modifies the adjective beautiful.
Ex.: He began reading when he was very young.
The adverb very modifies the adjective young.
Adverbs Modifying Adjectiveso Copy down the following sentences. Then,
underline the adverb that is modifying the adjective.
1) The moon is the earth’s nearest neighbor in space.
2) We noticed the very full moon in the sky.3) The moon appears much brighter on some
nights.4) The moon travels more quickly around the
earth than the earth travels around the sun.5) The moons of some other planets are slower.
Adverbs Modifying Adjectiveso Copy down the following sentences. Then,
underline the adverb that is modifying the adjective.
1) The moon is the earth’s nearest neighbor in space.
2) We noticed the very full moon in the sky.3) The moon appears much brighter on some
nights.4) The moon travels more quickly around the
earth than the earth travels around the sun.5) The moons of some other planets are slower.
1/7/13
Adverbs Modifying Adjectiveso Copy down the following sentences. Then,
underline the adverb that is modifying the adjective.
1) This is the worst cold I have had.2) Derrick feels much better this morning.3) This peach has a better flavor than that one.4) Our team played the most terrible game in
history.5) Of all the volunteers, Doreen has collected the
most donations for the animal shelter.
Adverbs Modifying Adjectiveso Copy down the following sentences. Then,
underline the adverb that is modifying the adjective.
1) This is the worst cold I have had.2) Derrick feels much better this morning.3) This peach has a better flavor than that one.4) Our team played the most terrible game in
history.5) Of all the volunteers, Doreen has collected the
most donations for the animal shelter.
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #46 - Add new page!
o Strive for Five – 8 Days!o Vending Machines Articleo Review Adverbs Modifying Adjectiveso Adverbs Modifying Other Adverbs Noteso How to Read Poetry
2/20/14
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #47
o Strive for Five – 7 Days!o Review Adverbs Modifying Adjectiveso Adverbs Modifying Other Adverbs Noteso Comparing & Contrasting Stories WSo AR Reading Time - ?
2/21/14
Adverbs Modifying
Other Adverbs Ex.: The parking lot fills so rapidly.
The adverb so modifies the adverb rapidly, which ends with the suffix –ly. The adverb rapidly modifies the verb fills.
Ex.: He can finish a book very quickly.
The adverb very modifies the adverb quickly, which ends in –ly. The adverb quickly modifies the verb phrase can finish.
Adverbs Modifying Adverbso Copy down the following sentences. Then,
underline the adverb that is modifying another adverb.
1) I have many more baseball cards than John does.
2) Who is the very best Japanese chef in town?3) I think that another type of bright red
raspberry would be better than these.4) Traffic is always terrible at this time of day.
Adverbs Modifying Adverbso Copy down the following sentences. Then,
underline the adverb that is modifying another adverb.
1) I have many more baseball cards than John does.
2) Who is the very best Japanese chef in town?3) I think that another type of bright red
raspberry would be better than these.4) Traffic is always terrible at this time of day.
The Position of Adverbs
Adverbs may come before, after, or between the words they modify
Ex: Quietly, she will tiptoe from the stage.
She will quietly tiptoe from the stage.
She will tiptoe quietly from the stage.
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #79o Getting to know the newspaper – learning the
different sections/taking apart & putting it back together
o Read the paper o Pick out new AR book by: Monday, May 13th
(No switching after that!!!)
5/8/13
Paper Front Page (A1)
Local (B1)
Sports (C1)
Classifieds (D2)
Back
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #80o Read Newspaper – first half of class (students
may go to library during this time)o Start Newspaper Checklist Worksheeto Pick out new AR book by: Monday, May 13th
(No switching after that!!!)
5/9/13
Newspaper Hunt Pick one of the questions, read the
article and write a summary paragraph of the article. Include Who, What, Where, When, & Why the article was written.
Then give me your thoughts on the article. Did you like it or not & why!
**CANNOT USE: Prom Perfect, 80’s Rock, American East Standings or the Weather!
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #81o Determine Importance PPTo Create Your Own
o Pick out new AR book by: Monday, May 13th (No switching after that!!!)
5/10/13
Create Your Own
Heading/Subheading
Chart/Table
Label
Diagram
Photo/Caption
Print Variation
Table of Contents
Cutaway/Cross-section
Bullets/Asterisks/Stars
Glossary
Side Bar
Index
Vocabulary Box
Close-Up
Quest Scavenger Hunt – SKIPPED THIS YEAR!
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #78o Finish Quest Scavenger Hunto Introduce Bias in Music Activityo Turn in AR Project/Take Test – Due TODAY!!!o Pick out new AR book by: Monday, May 13th
(No switching after that!!!)
5/3/13
Today’s goalso Bell Ringer #NONE – Meeting in LGI Roomo Bias in Music Activityo Late AR Project/Tests? – Last Day!o Pick out new AR book by: Monday, May 13th
(No switching after that!!!)
5/6/13