Stewart vs. Fox: Media Analysis

Objective

• Create a thesis statement and arguments for a speech
• Evaluate Jon Stewart's criticism of the media

Agenda

• No written warm-up, instead take a copy of the unit review sheet and look over it. Be ready to ask Mr. M if you have any questions on it.
• Jon Stewart Clips
• Discussion
• PowerPoint: Best & Worst Speeches
• Show a series of video clips
• Discuss what was powerful and effective
• Discuss what didn't work and why
• Speech Project
• Determine topics (should be done already!)
• Complete a "speech summary sheet" including:
• A Topic
• A Thesis Statement
• Main Arguments (3+)
• Counter Arguments (2+)
• Two resources to find information