What is the argument being made here through the frame-by-frame illustrations? In Toulmin terms (see Chapter 3), what function does the final frame serve? Explain.
Chapter 10 - The Effects of Bilingualism - Exploring the Text: What is the argument being made here through the frame-by-frame illustrations? In Toulmin terms (see Chapter 3), what function does the final frame serve? Explain.
This argument is essentially an analogy. What is it? How effective is the analogy? What limitations do you find in the basic comparison?
Chapter 10 - The Effects of Bilingualism - Exploring the Text: This argument is essentially an analogy. What is it? How effective is the analogy? What limitations do you find in the basic comparison?
Using the “yes, but” approach to counterargument, pose at least two questions that challenge this cartoon.
Chapter 10 - The Effects of Bilingualism - Exploring the Text: Using the “yes, but” approach to counterargument, pose at least two questions that challenge this cartoon.
Suppose that you are involved in a debate over funding a bilingual education program for the elementary school in your community. How might you use this visual text to argue for the funding? To argue against the funding?
Chapter 10 - The Effects of Bilingualism - Exploring the Text: Suppose that you are involved in a debate over funding a bilingual education program for the elementary school in your community. How might you use this visual text to argue for the funding? To argue against the funding?