Ethos Experts
Name 2 ways to show good body language.
Eye contact, standing tall (Power Pose), keeping hands visible, or smiling.
Describe a "sad dog" using only sensory words.
Shivering fur, a low whimper, cold wet nose, or big, watery eyes looking up from a cardboard box.
Complete the chain: "If it rains... then... therefore..."
"If it rains, then the grass gets slippery, therefore we should play our game inside."
What is "Fake Ethos"? Give an example.
Acting like an expert just to trick people. Example: A person pretending to be a vet to sell "magic" pet food that doesn't actually work.
How do you use your voice "dial" to show suspense?
You slow down your speed and lower your volume to a "loud whisper." This makes the audience lean in.
Spot the "Broken Bridge" in a lucky socks story.
The socks don't have a brain and can't study. The "bridge" is broken because wearing socks and passing a test are just a coincidence—one didn't cause the other.
Rephrase "I don't know" to sound like an Authentic Leader.
"I don't have that specific data right now, but I will research it and get back to you by tomorrow." (This shows honesty and responsibility).
Transition a tragic story into a "Hopeful Call to Action."
"The park is covered in trash and the birds have no place to land... BUT if we grab our gloves right now, we can turn this gray place back into a green paradise!"
Create a logical pitch for "No Homework" in 20 seconds.
"If we have no homework, then we will get 10 hours of sleep. If we sleep more, our brains are 20% sharper. Therefore, no homework makes us better students!"
Perform a "Power Pose" while explaining why kids should vote.
Performance: The student should stand with feet apart, hands on hips (like a superhero). Speech: "I have the Ethos of a student who cares about our future, and that is why our voices matter!"
Explain the difference between Connection and Manipulation.
Connection is sharing a real feeling to help others. Manipulation is using a fake feeling (like fake-crying) just to get your own way.
Use one "Big Number" to prove why recycling is good.
(Any factual number works) Example: "Recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours!"