WRITE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK

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WRITE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK

• To persuade means
• To succeed in causing (a person) to act in a
  certain way.
• To cause (another) to believe or feel sure about
  something.
• Some methods of persuasion
• Praise To explain all of the good things about
  something.
• Repetition Repeating words or visuals.
• Association Link with an idea or emotion such
  as a fear or want.
• Contrasting You look good. They look bad.
• Downplay Dont mention the bad things or make
  them seem small.

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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

• What does it mean to persuade?
• What are some methods of persuasion?
• How can persuasion be used in poetry and song
  writing?

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TO INFLUENCE OR BE INFLUENCED

• Some of the most influential works ever composed
  were poems and songs meant to influence entire
  societies into believing or feeling certain ideas
  and emotions. Some of the people who have
  composed such songs or poems are Bob Dylan, Rev
  John Newton (Amazing Grace), Robert Frost, and
  many others.

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TO INFLUENCE OR BE INFLUENCED

• To me, words are a form of action, capable of
  influencing change. Ingrid Bengis
• The pen is mightier than the sword. Edward
  Bulwer-Lytton
• Wouldnt you love to have the power to change the
  world with only your words? Well, you do. You
  just need the right set of tools.

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DRIFT AWAY

• Using the part of the song assigned to your
  group
• Discuss how Drift Away is an ode.
• Discuss how Drift Away is persuasive.
• Discuss the methods of persuasion Drift Away
  uses.
• Analyze the lyrics and explain what they mean.

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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

• What does it mean to persuade?
• What are some methods of persuasion?
• How can persuasion be used in poetry and song
  writing?

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HOMEWORK

• Write a poem/song to persuade people to vote for
  your favorite cartoon character as President of
  the United States.
• OR
• Write a poem/song to persuade our principal, Mr.
  Appelman, to address a need you feel is important
  for the school.