Assignment: Crucible Social Media Blitz: Instagram Logical Fallacies

Tri 3 Taylor: BRIDGE TO COLLEGE ELA B
2024-05-17T03:36:11Z

Due: May 24, 2024 by 11:59pm

We have a second competing contract and we are not sure which one to take. We have been tasked to determine who is the True Villain of The Crucible? Abigail has offered us the 31 pounds she stole from Parris to launch a social media campaign to paint John Proctor as the “True” Villain of the Crucible. Meanwhile, John Proctor has offered to trade us an antique Poppet to smear Abigail all over Instagram. Luckily we understand you recently became experts on Logical Fallacies. You will need to use all 12 Logical Fallacies to make 2 InstaReels. One defending the actions of your selected character and the other attacking their paramour.

Use the the following website to make the 12 Instagram posts: https://www.canva.com/create/instagram-stories/

Part 2: Social Media Blitz - Choose Your Side!

Step 1 - Pick Your Team: Will you champion John Proctor's fight for truth and forgiveness, or will you side with Abigail Williams as the victim of insidious manipulation and psychological gaslighting by John Proctor?

Step 2 - Design Your Campaign: Create 12 Instagram posts (using compelling visuals and captions) to sway public opinion.

The Challenge: Each post must utilize different logical fallacies AND DETAILS FROM THE BOOK to strengthen your argument for each post.

Defending Your Character (6 Posts):

1. Bandwagon Appeal: Highlight how many people support your character, implying everyone should follow suit.

2. Argument from Consequences Create posts that must be true simply because it would lead to desirable (or undesirable) consequences if it were so.

3. Appeal to Authority: Find a relevant expert quote (even if fictional) that supports your character.

4. Black White Fallacy: Present a situation where the character is given only two choices advantageous to their position when there are actually several.

5. Red Herring: Distract from your character's flaws by introducing an irrelevant but juicy topic.

6. Argument from Authority Fallacy- Use an authoritative figure in a manipulative way to sway the masses

Attacking the Other Character (6 Posts):

1. Ad Hominem: Attack the opposing character's personality or motives, not their actions.

2. Straw Man: Misrepresent the opposing character's argument to make it easier to defeat.

3. Slippery Slope: Exaggerate the consequences of supporting the opposing character.

4. Affirming the Consequent: Falsely assume that because one event followed another, it must have been caused by it. (e.g., Accuse the other character of causing the wormhole! You can't use that one make up your own)

5. Circular Reasoning: Restate your argument as "proof" to create the illusion of a strong case.

6. Hasty Generalization Fallacy- Who needs all the facts, remember that one time they did that thing in the book that probably means they always do that.

Evaluation: Your project will be graded on the quality of your press release, the effectiveness of your social media campaign (including creative use of fallacies), and your overall understanding of the play's themes and their relevance in the modern world.

Your best post must be printed in color using the color printer in the Library. Hashtag each post with the logical fallacy that you used on the post.

Content (120 points)

Character Defense (60 points)

Fallacy Use (30 points):

Each of the 6 posts defending your chosen character utilizes a different logical fallacy (Bandwagon Appeal, Argument from Consequences, Appeal to Authority, Black-and-White Fallacy, Red Herring, Argument from False Authority) (10 points each).

Fallacies are used correctly and effectively to strengthen the argument (10 points).

Details from the Play (30 points):

Posts incorporate specific details and events from The Crucible to support the chosen character's actions and motivations (20 points).

Details are well-chosen and accurately reflect the play's content (10 points).

Character Attack (60 points)

Fallacy Use (30 points):

Each of the 6 posts attacking the opposing character utilizes a different logical fallacy (Ad Hominem, Straw Man, Slippery Slope, Affirming the Consequent, Circular Reasoning, Hasty Generalization) (10 points each).

Fallacies are used correctly and effectively to undermine the opposing character's credibility and actions (10 points).

Details from the Play (30 points):

Posts incorporate specific details and events from The Crucible to highlight the opposing character's flaws and manipulative tactics (20 points).

Details are well-chosen and accurately reflect the play's content (10 points).

Presentation (40 points)

Visual Appeal (20 points)

Posts use compelling and relevant images or videos that grab attention and support the message (10 points).

Design elements (color scheme, fonts) are visually appealing and consistent throughout the campaign (10 points).

Caption Clarity (20 points)

Captions are clear, concise, and easy to understand (10 points).

Captions effectively use language to persuade the audience and connect with the chosen logical fallacy (10 points).

Engagement (40 points)

Overall Effectiveness (30 points)

The social media campaign effectively builds a strong case for the chosen character and weakens the position of the other (20 points).

The campaign demonstrates a clear understanding of the play's themes and their relevance in today's world (20 points).

"Best Post" (10 points)

The "Best Post" (chosen by the instructor) is particularly well-designed, uses a logical fallacy exceptionally well, and has a strong impact on the audience (5 points).

We have a second competing contract and we are not sure which one to take. We have been tasked to determine who is the True Villain of The Crucible? Abigail has offered us the 31 pounds she stole from Parris to launch a social media campaign to paint John Proctor as the “True” Villain of the Crucible. Meanwhile, John Proctor has offered to trade us an antique Poppet to smear Abigail all over Instagram. Luckily we understand you recently became experts on Logical Fallacies. You will need to use all 12 Logical Fallacies to make 2 InstaReels. One defending the actions of your selected character and the other attacking their paramour.

Use the the following website to make the 12 Instagram posts: https://www.canva.com/create/instagram-stories/

Part 2: Social Media Blitz - Choose Your Side!

Step 1 - Pick Your Team: Will you champion John Proctor's fight for truth and forgiveness, or will you side with Abigail Williams as the victim of insidious manipulation and psychological gaslighting by John Proctor?

Step 2 - Design Your Campaign: Create 12 Instagram posts (using compelling visuals and captions) to sway public opinion.

The Challenge: Each post must utilize different logical fallacies AND DETAILS FROM THE BOOK to strengthen your argument for each post.

Defending Your Character (6 Posts):

1. Bandwagon Appeal: Highlight how many people support your character, implying everyone should follow suit.

2. Argument from Consequences Create posts that must be true simply because it would lead to desirable (or undesirable) consequences if it were so.

3. Appeal to Authority: Find a relevant expert quote (even if fictional) that supports your character.

4. Black White Fallacy: Present a situation where the character is given only two choices advantageous to their position when there are actually several.

5. Red Herring: Distract from your character's flaws by introducing an irrelevant but juicy topic.

6. Argument from Authority Fallacy- Use an authoritative figure in a manipulative way to sway the masses

Attacking the Other Character (6 Posts):

1. Ad Hominem: Attack the opposing character's personality or motives, not their actions.

2. Straw Man: Misrepresent the opposing character's argument to make it easier to defeat.

3. Slippery Slope: Exaggerate the consequences of supporting the opposing character.

4. Affirming the Consequent: Falsely assume that because one event followed another, it must have been caused by it. (e.g., Accuse the other character of causing the wormhole! You can't use that one make up your own)

5. Circular Reasoning: Restate your argument as "proof" to create the illusion of a strong case.

6. Hasty Generalization Fallacy- Who needs all the facts, remember that one time they did that thing in the book that probably means they always do that.

Evaluation: Your project will be graded on the quality of your press release, the effectiveness of your social media campaign (including creative use of fallacies), and your overall understanding of the play's themes and their relevance in the modern world.

Your best post must be printed in color using the color printer in the Library. Hashtag each post with the logical fallacy that you used on the post.

Content (120 points)

Character Defense (60 points)

Fallacy Use (30 points):

Each of the 6 posts defending your chosen character utilizes a different logical fallacy (Bandwagon Appeal, Argument from Consequences, Appeal to Authority, Black-and-White Fallacy, Red Herring, Argument from False Authority) (10 points each).

Fallacies are used correctly and effectively to strengthen the argument (10 points).

Details from the Play (30 points):

Posts incorporate specific details and events from The Crucible to support the chosen character's actions and motivations (20 points).

Details are well-chosen and accurately reflect the play's content (10 points).

Character Attack (60 points)

Fallacy Use (30 points):

Each of the 6 posts attacking the opposing character utilizes a different logical fallacy (Ad Hominem, Straw Man, Slippery Slope, Affirming the Consequent, Circular Reasoning, Hasty Generalization) (10 points each).

Fallacies are used correctly and effectively to undermine the opposing character's credibility and actions (10 points).

Details from the Play (30 points):

Posts incorporate specific details and events from The Crucible to highlight the opposing character's flaws and manipulative tactics (20 points).

Details are well-chosen and accurately reflect the play's content (10 points).

Presentation (40 points)

Visual Appeal (20 points)

Posts use compelling and relevant images or videos that grab attention and support the message (10 points).

Design elements (color scheme, fonts) are visually appealing and consistent throughout the campaign (10 points).

Caption Clarity (20 points)

Captions are clear, concise, and easy to understand (10 points).

Captions effectively use language to persuade the audience and connect with the chosen logical fallacy (10 points).

Engagement (40 points)

Overall Effectiveness (30 points)

The social media campaign effectively builds a strong case for the chosen character and weakens the position of the other (20 points).

The campaign demonstrates a clear understanding of the play's themes and their relevance in today's world (20 points).

"Best Post" (10 points)

The "Best Post" (chosen by the instructor) is particularly well-designed, uses a logical fallacy exceptionally well, and has a strong impact on the audience (5 points).