Rigged Game

Rigged Game

Dylan Garity

Dylan Garity graduated in 2012 from Macalester College, where he participated in slam poetry competitions on teams that won national awards. This three-minute performance poem, “Rigged Game,” was distributed by the Huffington Post and Upworthy and received wide attention on social media. In this video, Garity energetically condemns current standardized methods for teaching nonnative speakers of English. He uses many vivid metaphors for “No Child Left Behind” policies and the effects he believes they have on children. As you listen, pay attention to his use of ethos, pathos, and logos (see Chapter 8) as he appeals to his listeners. What exactly does he think is wrong with the current system, and how does he propose we go about making changes?

Source: http://www.upworthy.com/teaching-children-in-this-awful-way-is-like-helping-a-person-who-is-on-fire-by-drowning-them?g=2

Dylan Garity "Rigged Game" video by Button Poetry

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Reading as a Writer: Analyzing Rhetorical Choices

After watching Rigged Game, consider the questions below. Then “submit” your response.

Question 12.1

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Question 12.2

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Writing as a Reader: Entering the Conversation of Ideas

After watching Rigged Game, consider the question below. Then “submit” your response.

Question 12.3

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