November 1st & 2nd

REAL WORLD Essential Questions: Why would it be necessary to be able to rhetorically analyze text and speeches for the author's use of rhetorical devices in determining author's purpose? Why would it be necessary to be able to use rhetorical devices effectively when you are the author/speaker?

Objectives:

• Content Objective: In my study of reading strategies and rhetorical devices, I will be able to rhetorically analyze a text.

• Language Objective: I will show what I have learned by writing responses to reading.

Focus:

• Rhetorical Triangle Analysis: Persuasive Appeals. & Allusion

Handouts:

• SEVERAL

Activities:

1. Begin Rhetorical Triangle Analysis for "The Declaration of Independence"

2. Allusion Mini Lesson

3. Allusion practice

4. Read/annotate Patrick Henry's Speech to the Virginia Convention 1775

5. Begin Rhetorical Triangle Analysis of Patrick Henry's Speech to the Virginia Convention 1775

Homework:

1. STUDY FOR VOCAB EXAM OVER UNITS 1,2, & 3