Week+31+--+Toulmin+and+Rants

//Silent reading// //Work on your group rant. FIND SOLID GROUNDS.// //Put together a short presentation for us.// //Homework for Monday: Come up with two SOLID possibilities for your own rant.// //Silent reading// //Review the ideas we discussed yesterday w/ the rants we saw. What worked? Was there a structure to the arguments Mercer put out?//
 * //10 May//**
 * //9 May//**

//Do one of these together on a topic they choose. Point form.// //1. Brainstorm topics// //2. Come up with main thesis / claim// //3. Grounds? Invent or research...// //4. Connect via warrant.//

//Time in small group to build one together. They decide on a topic. Not a full-write. Will present from desk.//

//Discuss syllogism ... this is a way to prove a point with deductive reasoning. Would be an excellent skill to see in a rant.//

//Syllogism video//



//Impromptu speaking topics...EVERYBODY MUST DO THIS! You get a 3 marks for every 10 seconds you can speak, up to a maximum of 15 marks (50 - 59 seconds).//
 * My three favorite animals.
 * What you would find in my closet. Make something up.
 * What you'd find under my bed. A spider named Fred and his cousin who can't find a job.
 * The best letter of the alphabet.
 * Why your mom/dad is special.
 * A day that stands out.
 * The best surprise ever.
 * I lost it!
 * If I had a million dollars to give away.
 * If cats/dogs ruled the world.
 * A trip to remember.
 * My favorite day of the year.
 * If I could only eat three foods forever.
 * If I could design a school.
 * Why books are important.
 * Three surprising facts about me.
 * How to impress your parents.
 * How to plan a party.
 * A job I'd love to have.
 * A day in my life.
 * If I could have dinner with anyone.
 * If I could travel through time.
 * My favorite book.
 * An important lesson I've learned.
 * What I've learned from cartoons.
 * The smartest cartoon character.
 * Three things I'd change if I ruled the world.
 * Why sports are important. I'm no good, so I'll tell you how bad I am.
 * The worst chores at home.
 * Why I deserve an allowance.
 * If I were in charge of school lunches.
 * If I had invented school.
 * The best theme park rides.
 * Whom do you admire most?
 * What is your favorite animal?
 * How to achieve your dreams.
 * Why you need a baby brother.
 * How to annoy an older sister.
 * How to save money.
 * Three things that scare me.
 * Great things about snow days.
 * Things you can make out of snow.
 * How to spend a rainy day.
 * How to walk a dog.
 * Great things about the ocean.
 * Things I'll never eat.
 * How to be a slacker.
 * Why I like my town.
 * The best parts of a parade.
 * Interesting things you see in the sky.
 * Things to remember when you're camping.
 * An experience with a bully.

//Silent reading -- 20 minutes// //Ballad presentations...great marks for those that have them ready. Late deductions for those without.// //Intro to RAD (Rant / Argument / Debate) -- This will make up the other part of your exam speaking component.// //Discussion --// //Discuss in small groups...bring back to larger group.// //* What skills do you feel a debater and public speaker must develop to become successful?// //* What specific issues contribute to a person's fear of public speaking?// //* What would a successful public speaker / debater look like in action? Think body language.// //* What type of language do you think a confident speaker would use?// //What is the difference between a debate and an argument?// //What does a good debater or convincing public speaker look like?//
 * //8 May//**

//Toulmin notes//