Create a unit review for Analyzing Informational Texts for tenth graders looking at multiple accounts, text structures, rhetoric, point of view, argument, reasoning

Comparing Multiple Accounts (00:00 - 03:15)

• Discussion on how different authors or speakers provide varying accounts of the same event.

• Emphasis on how perspective and purpose influence which details are included or omitted.

• Using the 'filtered selfie' analogy to understand how emphasis changes the reader's perception.

Text Structures and Organizational Patterns (03:15 - 06:45)

• Identification of the 'Big Five' text structures: Description, Chronological, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, and Compare/Contrast.

• Explanation of signal words (e.g., 'however', 'similarly') that help identify these structures.

• How recognizing structure aids in following the author's logic.

Rhetoric: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos (06:45 - 09:30)

• Breakdown of the three main rhetorical appeals used in persuasion.

• Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotional appeal), and Logos (logical appeal).

• The importance of using a combination of these appeals to build a strong argument.

Logical Fallacies and Reasoning (09:30 - 12:50)

• Examination of logical fallacies like Ad Hominem and Non-sequitur.

• Defining the relationship between the Claim, Evidence (relevant and sufficient), and Reasoning.

• Difference between Deductive (general to specific) and Inductive (specific to general) reasoning.

Point of View and Argumentative Techniques (12:50 - 15:00)

• Analyzing the author's stance and bias through word choice (diction) and nuance.

• The function of counterclaims and rebuttals in strengthening an argument.

• Practical tips for comparing different mediums and tones during exams.