english 10ap november 14, 2013 objective : swbat hold a discussion on “the black experience”

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English 10APNovember 14, 2013 Objective: SWBAT hold a discussion on “The Black Experience”

EU: Communication determines meaning. How? Why? When?

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HW: Vocabulary Unit 6

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The Black Experience is Everywhere: Nissan--- Nissan Motor Company Ad in Vibe Magazine in March 2007





1. This ad claims that “the black experience is everywhere.” Do you think that that is true, or is that a fiction concocted for this ad? Do you think that the scene in the ad is believable? Consider the meaning of the barbershop in African American culture. Explain.





2. The ultimate purpose of any advertisement is to sell more products, but modern advertising often is more sly than that. Imagine that you are the creator of this ad, but it has not yet been approved by your boss. Write up a brief explanation of the rationale behind this ad and its benefit to the company. Be sure to answer the question: how will this sell more cars?





3. Do you find this advertisement flattering, offensive, inspiring, exploitive, or simply provocative? Why? Notice that the company motto is “SHIFT_respect.: How does that affect your reading?





4. Use the Toulmin method to examine the argument put forth in this ad.

Because (evidence as support), therefore (claim), since (warrant or assumption), on account of (backing), unless (reservation).





5. What does this ad have to say about the meaning of community in the 21st century?





english 10ap november 14, 2013 objective : swbat hold a discussion on “the black experience”

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black experience eu

vocabulary unit

nissan motor company

ad claims

vibe magazine

company motto

advertisement flattering

african american culture