I Gotta Take a Stand: In Defense of the Underappreciated

Mr. Smith at Mission Vista HS
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There are many things, people, ideas, groups, that are misunderstood, unfairly criticized, or underappreciated. On this podcast, 11th-grade students at Mission Vista HS take a stand and defend something that doesn't get the love it deserves.

  1. 12/21/2025

    In Defense of Spending Time with Family, Not Friends by Daylin

    In this episode, Daylin Ramirez Salazar argues that teens should make sure to save time for family.

  2. 12/19/2025

    In Defense Of LeBron James by Charles Swanson

    In this podcast, Charles Swanson stands up for LeBron Raymone James, and our under appreciation of him being the G.O.A.T

  3. 12/18/2025

    In Defense of Alone Time by Axel G

    In this episode, Axel stands up for taking some time to be alone. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to stand up and defend something. Doing this well required them to analyze the rhetorical situation and decide which rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) would help them best achieve their purpose with the intended audience.  These episodes represent the students' best efforts in completing a challenging assignment that required critical analysis, persuasive writing, and audio production skills under a tight deadline.

  4. 12/17/2025

    In Defense of Disney Music by Haileigh

    In this episode, Haileigh O’Shea stands up for Disney music. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to stand up and defend something. Doing this well required them to analyze the rhetorical situation and decide which rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) would help them best achieve their purpose with the intended audience.  These episodes represent the students' best efforts in completing a challenging assignment that required critical analysis, persuasive writing, and audio production skills under a tight deadline.

  5. 12/16/2025

    In Defense of Reading by Natalie D

    In this episode, Natalie stands up for reading and how it should be enjoyed as a hobby more than just as a chore. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to stand up and defend something. Doing this well required them to analyze the rhetorical situation and decide which rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) would help them best achieve their purpose with the intended audience.  These episodes represent the students' best efforts in completing a challenging assignment that required critical analysis, persuasive writing, and audio production skills under a tight deadline.

  6. 12/16/2025

    In Defense of Surfing by Jordan Ferre

    In this episode, Jordan Ferre from Vista stands up for surfing. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to stand up and defend something. Doing this well required them to analyze the rhetorical situation and decide which rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) would help them best achieve their purpose with the intended audience.  These episodes represent the students' best efforts in completing a challenging assignment that required critical analysis, persuasive writing, and audio production skills under a tight deadline.

  7. 12/15/2025

    In Defense of Alone time by Sydney

    In this episode, Sydney from Oceanside stands up for alone time. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to stand up and defend something. Doing this well required them to analyze the rhetorical situation and decide which rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) would help them best achieve their purpose with the intended audience.  These episodes represent the students' best efforts in completing a challenging assignment that required critical analysis, persuasive writing, and audio production skills under a tight deadline.

  8. 12/15/2025

    In Defense of Swearing by Izzy

    In this episode, Izzy from Oceanside stands up for swearing. In English 11, students read The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Through close analysis of the play, students dissected the rhetorical choices made by characters as they accused or defended community members. The play reveals how language and our ability to be persuasive have real-life consequences. After studying the play, students were asked to stand up and defend something. Doing this well required them to analyze the rhetorical situation and decide which rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) would help them best achieve their purpose with the intended audience.  These episodes represent the students' best efforts in completing a challenging assignment that required critical analysis, persuasive writing, and audio production skills under a tight deadline.

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There are many things, people, ideas, groups, that are misunderstood, unfairly criticized, or underappreciated. On this podcast, 11th-grade students at Mission Vista HS take a stand and defend something that doesn't get the love it deserves.

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