Allegory of the Cave Continued

September 8, 2017

E.Q: What is truth?

How does Plato use rhetoric in the Allegory of the Cave?

Use literature circles to discuss major ideas of the story.

Obj: I  can decide what truth is.

I can evaluate how Plato uses rhetoric.

I can use literature circles to discuss major ideas of the story.

Starter:

Free Write Friday

Remember, this should be a half page, double spaced.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Knowledge

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Activity:

1.  Message Discussion

We will discuss the ideas you wrote about on your rhetorical triangle and in your TPEQEA paragraph.

Reminder: 

Explain the context/,message in the Allegory of the Cave.

2.  Allegory of the Cave PDF

You will read through this piece using literature circles.

I will assign the groups and you will select the role.

Discussion Director

Literary Luminary

Summarizer

Connector

Illustrator

Read through the middle of page 5-9.

3.   Rhetoric Discussion

How does Plato use rhetoric?

Reflect on the writer, audience, and context.

How does he make you believe in his ideas?

Closure:

Do you agree or disagree with Plato's ideas.

Explain.