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).

Death of a Soldier

Obj: I can read a text closely and outline my ideas for a rhetorical analysis essay

1. More grammar practice
2. Margaret Mead- quick discussion, first reading questions
3. Death of a Soldier- read silently, annotate, create a rhetorical analysis outline

HW: Time yourself (40 minutes) and write a rhetorical analysis for "Death of a Soldier."

Complete Punctuation Practice on No Red Ink- growth quiz next class!

Is war an invention?

1. No Red Ink: We will practice grammar and active vs. passive voice
2. Discuss MacArthur
3. Margaret Mead: Is War an Invention?

HW: First Reading Questions and No Red Ink diagnostic

MacArthur's Commencement Address

ObJ: I  can analyze a text for rhetorical strategies and devices (structure, appeals, logic, and language) to understand how an author conveys his meaning.

Opener: STORY TIME!!

Listen to The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Suess. What is the point of this story? How does Suess develop his message?

1. Read MacArthur’s speech out loud
2. First reading Q’s
3. Second reading Q’s
4. Read Graph
5. How does it compare to MacArthur’s desire to end war?

HW: Create a thesis sentence and OUTLINE for how you would write a rhetorical analysis of MacArthur's speech. Be ready to discuss next time!

Boswell: On War

I  can analyze the structure of a text and how this structure contributes to the text as a whole by tracing the focus of each paragraph.

Please do both of the following on a separate piece of paper and hand in at the end of class:

1. In partners: Second Reading Questions
2. On your own: Multiple Choice

HW: Write a short essay (1 page or less) that analyzes how Bodwell deliberately structures his essay. Is this structure effective in conveying his position on war? Explain.

The Classical Model for Argument  (remember this?)

• Exordium/Introduction: the writer gains the reader’s attention
• Narratio/Background info: the writer gives the context or facts of the case
• Propositio/Proposition: the writer presents his or her thesis or main idea
• Partitio/Main headings or topics: the writer outlines what will follow (*)
• Confirmatio/Supporting arguments: the writer gives evidence to prop up thesis
• Refutatio/Counterargument: the writer anticipates and refutes any objections the opponents may raise
• Peroratio/Conclusion: the writer summarizes the chief arguments, calls for a specific response and/or makes an emotional appeal

Why We Fight

Obj: I can analyze a documentary for its rhetorical qualities and write an essay that evaluates how the director reaches an intended audience.

Upcoming dates:
1. Final Draft of Essay/Bibliography due this Friday by 11:00 a.m.
2. Presentations the week after vacation!! Requirements for presentation:

• Provide an overview of the main points of your essay (share your point of view and sources)
• Include multi-media elements (documentary, interactive website, ted talk, etc.)
• 7-10 minutes in length

Why We Fight

We will be watching this documentary today and Thursday during class. You will take notes as you are watching: What is the message? Who is the intended audience? How well does the director achieve his purpose- what strategies do you notice?

Rhetorical Analysis Essay due after vacation

Eisenhower and D-Day Photo Analysis

I can analyze texts by reading closely and answering questions on rhetoric and style and then draw comparisons between these texts.

1. Class brainstorm: Should we have entered WWII? Why or why not?
2. Eisenhower's message to troops

Read the letter silently and annotate the text for persuasive techniques.

→ What is your initial response to the letter? Be specific. (First reading questions)

1. Subject:
2. Occassion:
3. Audience:
4. Purpose:
5. Speaker:
6. Tone:

→ Second reading questions (orally and mark text)

3. D-Day Photo Analysis

4. Eisenhower's Farewell Address
Homework: Finish reading this address. Answer the “Second Reading” Questions on separate paper.
Remember: rough draft of Synthesis paper due Friday!!