Monday, March 20, 2017

Double Down on Punctuation and Rhetorical Analysis

Obj: I can use scoring criteria to assess the strengths and weaknesses in a rhetorical analysis essay. I can teach the class about rhetorical terms.

1. Grammar growth quiz
2. Death of a Soldier Essay Review

  • Partner up! 
  • Read sample intro paragraphs. What does each of them do? What are the similarities and differences? Which ones do you like best and why?
  • Body paragraphs
    • How do I write about different rhetorical devices?
    • How do I weave in quotes?
    • How do I answer the effect on the reader part of the question?
    • How do I choose what to write about?
  • Putting it all together: Student sample essays
3. Death of a Soldier Self (or peer?) Assessment--defend your score!


Coming up: Rhetorical Analysis in-class essay and grammar growth quiz (Wednesday)
Synthesis in-class essay (Friday- we will discuss prompt and review texts Wednesday).

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