10/30/2017

On Monday, we had 2 objectives, the first objective was to be able to identify tactics that make an argument effective. The second objective was to analyze how modernism reveals more complex relationships than romanticism. Before the lesson began Finn had showed an example of the wealthy spreading their wealth with the less fortunate by giving all the losers bagels. After reviewing the objectives, and talking with our groups we were forced to watch a video about the distribution of wealth in America, and take notes on what the argument being made was and the evidence used. The argument was "the wealth distribution needs to change in America." Some of the facts and statistics used to back up this statement was "The 1% owns 40% of the money in America." We then discussed as a group (first) then as a class about what kind of persuasion tactic was used. The class had said the video used mostly Pathos and Logos to persuade the audience. For the last couple minutes in class, we identified what hidden advantages were in American society. The two main hidden advantages to success in America were legacy and opportunity. We then analyzed Malcolm Gladwell (author of the Outliers) and his legacy and opportunity. We then were told to think, in our groups, of 2 other people who used legacy and opportunity to succeed. We then shared our answers with the class. An example of a person who succeeded because of legacy is NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr, because his father was also a famous NASCAR racer. For opportunity my group had said Justin Bieber because he was given the opportunity to play with Usher, and that really made him famous. 

Our lesson extends to the world at large because today in the world the rich often have more advantages than the lower and middle class. This is shown in today's video about the wealth distribution in America. We also see that because you are rich not only do you have financial advantages but you also have legacy. Sometimes people become wealthy based on their last name, such as the Carnegie's. In today's society the rich is often viewed as selfish and mean, but their are a lot of rich people that share their wealth with the poor. Today in class when Finn bought bagels for everyone he, the winner (the wealthy) had shared his wealth (bagel) with everybody, the losers (poor people).