Syntax Analysis in "The Vietnam in Me" by Tim O'Brien

Obj: I can recognize how varying sentence structures can impact a text and analyze sentences for this purpose.

1. "The Vietnam in Me"- What did you notice?
2. Sentence Types and Practice
3. Says/Does looking specifically at syntax for "The Vietnam in Me"

• a. After the slideshow and practice together, you will try analyzing syntax in your small group.
• b. You’ll each be assigned a chunk of text (para’s 2-4, 5, and 6) and complete a SAYS/DOES analysis of EACH sentence in your paragraph. 
• c. Identify the notables about the sentence and discuss/determine what the sentence does. In other words, what is the effect of the sentence?
• d. Exs: creates tone, adds details, furthers thesis, counters previous argument, juxtaposes, shifts time, recalls earlier image, creates emotion, adds humor, etc.
• e. We’ll share out at the end

HW: Time yourself (40 minutes) and write a rhetorical analysis essay that follows the prompt for "The Vietnam in Me" passage. This is a first draft writing, and will be graded using the rhetorical analysis rubric. The assignment is on our google classroom page. Due next class.