Pecha What-cha?

First, we’ll read a Close Reading of Obama’s Speech from James Wood.  Write a short 100-200 response. Next, we’ll watch a short video presentation and analyze it.

Thirdly, it’s time to show off. Give your presentation to your small groups and get some clear feedback. Here is what you’re looking for.

• Logos: Is there good evidence, statistics, quotes, and other backing?
• Ethos: How does the speaker establish credibility? How does he/she connect to the audience?
• Pathos: How does the speaker find ways to push emotional buttons and frame the issue using metaphors and other devices?
• Slide Design: Clean, elegant, and clear?  Contributes to the speech without distracting?  Bullets?

Finally, Read two political blogs and then blog yourself on how to blog attempts to persuade. How quickly did it take you to figure out the general orientation of the blog? Comment on the usage of logos, ethos, and pathos. What about the use of images? Comments? Links? Think about adding to their comments if you are so inclined.

1. Blogs: Instapundit
2. Talking Points
3. Andrew Sullivan
4. Ann Althouse
5. Red State
6. Tapped
7. Altercation
8. The Corner
9. Captain’s Quarters
10. Daily Kos

HW: Pecha Kucha!!!!!!!!!