Rhetoric in the Crucible

January 25, 2017

E.Q: Identify uses of rhetoric in the Crucible using textual evidence.

Obj: I can identify examples of rhetoric in the Crucible using textual evidence.

Starter: 

Identify how this ad uses ethos, pathos, and logos..

Vocabulary: 

Word: Rhetoric

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Identify rhetoric in the Crucible.

Activity: 

1.  Double Entry Journal Discussion

Take out your notes from yesterday.

Share your examples with the people at your table.

Decide on one quote that you will share with the class.

We will discuss our reactions to them together.

2.  The Crucible Act Two, 59- top 67

Narrator

Hale

Proctor

Elizabeth

Discussion Questions

Analyze Elizabeth's and John's responses to Hale's questions.

What does it reveal about their beliefs?

Characterize Hale based on this interaction.

3.  Ethos, Pathos, Logos Chart

Fill out the worksheet based on examples in the Crucible.

Closure:

How confident do you feel identifying rhetorical techniques?

Use the learning target and explain your rating.