Debate Prep

Students are to bring in information pertaining to their debate topic. It can be as raw as you would like (like printouts from online sources), or it can be an organized outline. However, each student needs to have material ready to work with for class on Monday.

The Tao/ Appendix

Select one part of the Tao, and describe why you think it is most important. Then try and add one concept to the Tao and support why it should be a part of the Tao. One paragraph each.

Due Wednesday.

Abolition of Man: The Way

Select two quotations that you think are the most important from the section of the text "The Way." Then summarize his argument in one paragraph.

Important Note: "The Innovator" is a variable term (like X in math) that he is using to describe anyone who is attempting to create a new set of values. Hence the term Innovator.

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Abolition of Man: "Men Without Chests"

Read the section of The Abolition of Man entitled "Men Without Chests." When you have completed it, select two quotations that you think illuminate his main argument in the section. Then, once you have selected the quotations, try to summarize in a single paragraph his main argument in "Men Without Chests." Also, annotate his use of appeals, rhetoric, syntax and diction in the text itself.
Due Thursday 10/15.

Letter From Birmingham Jail

Due Wednesday October 14th, is a 3 page paper describing what makes King's argument so persuasive. Include the appeals we have discussed, in their English form (logic, not logos; emotion, not pathos, character, not ethos). Also, include his use of syntax and diction, and describe how it enhances his argument.

50 points.

Letter From Birmingham Jail

For Tuesday night, simply read MLK Jr.'s letter from a birmingham jail.
For Wednesday night, analyze his use of appeals, his syntax and diction, and SOAPSTone in note form.
For Thursday night, translate those notes into a cohesive 1 1/2 to 2 page description about how he attempts to convince his audience of his argument.

Notes, and paper should be posted on blogs. No need to print. However, you should annotate the document.

Fallacy Examples

Post one example of each fallacy studied in class:
Hasty Generalization, Stereotype, Cause and Effect, Only Cause, False Analogy, Attacking the Person, Either-Or Fallacy, Non-sequitur, Circular Reasoning, Begging the Question.

Due Tuesday 10/ 6

Syllogisms

Compose 4 syllogisms that are true, and four that are false. Describe in one sentence, how each false syllogism is false.

Due Monday