Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Midterm Review and Research Intro

LT: I can dissect an AP rhetorical analysis prompt and explain the strengths and weaknesses I see in a sample rhetorical analysis essay. I can develop an AP style prompt to guide my research of a selected topic.

1. Welcome to Semester 2!
2. Dissect speech on Toussaint-Louverture

  • What background information is given in the prompt? 
  • Put it all together- ask yourself WHY Phillips talks about Louverture in his speech to address audience and purpose. 
  • What rhetorical strategy does Phillips rely on most heavily?

  • Read the sample essay together. What do you notice?

3. Research Project Intro- Brainstorm topics. Prompt due next class!

HW: Synthesis Prompt


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