Wednesday, January 24th

• Notes: We'll discuss the following technique commonly used in propaganda:
• Epithet (Name-Calling)
• Generalization
• Euphemism
• Appeal to Celebrity / Authority
• Bandwagon
• Fear
• Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
• Close Reading: We'll look back at Squealer's speech and analyze it for persuasive techniques. 
• Finally, you'll have WORK TIME for the following:
• You'll write a draft (1/2 page, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12) of a persuasive speech of your own. You must use at least three of the propaganda techniques we've discussed. Your audience will be this class. Your topic/purpose is up to you, but you must be trying to persuade us of something! 
• Two assigned video lessons on Khan Academy.