For Friday (10:45)

Hello all,

Today, we started the class with a brief little exercise about Logic. We learned a simple deductive logic structure.
1. P
2. If P....then q
3. Therefore, q

One of the earliest and most common forms of deductive logic was developed by the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 B.C.).

These statements can be of the form: All S are P, No S are P, Some S are P, or Some S are not P. An example of a valid categorical syllogism is:

The electric went off in the classrooml.
If the electricity is off, then the gods are angry.
Therefore, the gods are angry.

Our knowledge nugget focused on the logic, the beliefs, and the emotions of Holden Caulfield. We also spent some time discussing the excerpt from _The Catcher in the Rye_. Some observations were made about the various emotions: anger, silent acceptance, etc that Holden Caulfield feels in the piece. In addition, we discussed the various values that are represented in the text such as the devalued state of minorities or others not in the ruling class, the juxtaposition of reason and common sense.

The discussion then lead to an exploration of the rhetorical appeals---once again Aristotle popped up. We discussed the three appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos. Here is a great site for further clarification (http://www.public.asu.edu/~macalla/logosethospathos.html)

Our discussion, inevitably, lead to an exploration of advertisements, songs, and books. We explored the various ways that these three appeals pop up in our daily life. Remember, ethos, pathos, and logos often appear together and function with each other to engage the audience. You will want to use these knowledge and discussion from class as you complete 3-6 of the questions on the Four Modes Analysis handout. You need to complete the areas and post/bring to class on Friday.

Remember, you final draft of project two is due on Monday. I encourage you to submit your draft for another opportunity to get feedback on your writing.

For Friday....

Read-n/a

Write-work on revisions
Work on 3-6 (for each of the four modes) from the handout.

Do-post/bring your answers from the rhetorical analysis handout to class on Friday.

Take care,

Kat