Current+Events+Presentations

How are pathos, logos, and ethos used in writing? Which literary devices have the most impact? How does the author apply rhetoric to convey a message?
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The AP Language Exam will typically utilize current events; you will likely have to use your knowledge of current events to form an argument, or to analyze a current event piece and its use of rhetorical devices and rhetorical appeals. Because this is such a huge point of emphasis on the exam, you will participate in regular discussion of current events; you will be responsible for facilitating the discussion approximately once a month.

When you are assigned to facilitate the discussion, you will be required to do the following: 1. Choose a current event article of your choice and thoroughly annotate it (bring copies of your annotations for the class). 2. Write a Current Event Analysis (see attached). 3. Prepare a presentation (Prezi, PowerPoint, Glogster, etc.) that includes the information from your analysis. You may also include other forms of media that focus on this event to enhance discussion. 4. Develop questions/ talking points that will focus discussion on the article and the events (you may include these on your presentation visual). Be sure to include topics such as rhetorical appeal, the purpose and significance of rhetorical devices, and opposing viewpoints or approaches of the issue. Also, you must discuss the author's purpose or agenda, whether it is clear or hidden.

This should take approximately 10-15 minutes at the beginning of class; unless the conversation is particularly riveting, you will be stopped at the 15 minute mark. You must be prepared to begin the discussion when the bell rings to start class.

*Be sure to check the planner often to ensure that you do not miss your day. If you are not prepared on your assigned date, you will not be permitted to present on another date; you will only be allowed to turn in your analysis and annotations for partial credit (it will not be accepted at all if it is more than 1 day late).

Keep in mind that this assignment will be ongoing and was developed primarily to prepare you for the AP Exam.

This is a quiz grade; however, it will be weighted twice.