1. Return to your group. Determine the order of speaking. Everyone must talk. If you speak about your own slides, you know the information! Speak up. We need to hear you. DO NOT read from the screen behind you. Face the class. You will have to stand by the main computer. I do not have a remote clicker.
2. Take notes on the presentations. (Handout provided) (25 points)
Groups:
A. Nail Art
B. Clothing (hats)
C. Tattoos (A)
D. Tattoos (B)
E. Piercings
F. Make-up
3. Conduct Interviews (50 points)
Find someone to interview on the topic of Body Art. You may focus on the topic you selected for your PowerPoint or Prezi, or you may talk about body art in general.
You will conduct two interviews.
A. Practice with another student in the room. Find the student who shares your number. (Number provided) (Post the questions and results in CANVAS. This is a practice worth 10 points of the possible 60 for this assignment.
B. Conduct the more formal interview with someone outside of this class. Let's generate a list of possibilities. (Class discussion.)
Here is some information about conducting interviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eOynrI2eTM Tips for Interviewing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RjxqXAT9Jc Writing Questions
Here are the instructions:
1.Create five questions to ask. Avoid "yes/no" questions. Avoid leading questions. Do use open-ended questions.
2. . Ask for permission to use the person's name in your presentation.
3. . Get the correct spelling of the name.
4.. Note the date and location of the interview. If you decide to conduct an interview via text, e-mail, or phone, please note that.
5.. Post your interview results in CANVAS. (25 points for composing excellent questions/25 points for posting the answers to the questions. Do your best to get the interviewee to talk. Feel free to rephrase the question if you are not getting elaborated answers. )
Persuasive Techniques-
Advertisers want to get you to spend your money of their product or service. Politicians want you to give your vote to them. Writers and speakers want you to believe their words and agree with them and possibly support them with time, energy, and money. No matter what one is selling, the speaker or writer uses several well known and well used techniques.
- Review the following:
- http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1166/PersuasiveTechniques.pdf
- Do watch the 13 slide PowerPoint at the top of this site. The show provides excellent advice: http://www.slideshare.net/16ardmanc/persuasive-techniques-23100937
- If you are into games, try this site: https://quizlet.com/17906359/persuasive-techniques-flash-cards/
Here is a link: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2017-super-bowl-commercials-watch-the-latest-leaked-ads-best-and-worst-of-all-time/
and
1) Identify the product
2) In a sentence or two, describe the ad.
3) Identify the persuasive techniques used.
4) Identify the target audience. A target audience can be identified by, among other items, age, health, and wealth. Also, is the ad geared to people who already use the product or service, or is it aimed at new customers?
5) Explain if you think the ad was effective and tell why or why not. The bottom line is: Will this ad make people spend their money?
Post in Canvas. (30 points)
Readings
. "With These Words, I Can Sell Anything" by William Lutz
Make a list of the "weasel words." Briefly explain each.
T"The World of Doublespeak" by William Lutz
Answer the following questions:
- Questions on meaning: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Questions on writing strategy: 1 & 2
- Questions on language 1 & 3
- Read "William Lutz on Writing" Answer question #1 OR #2.
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