November 3rd & 4th

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

• Thesis Statement

Handouts:

• No new Handouts

Activities:

1. Vocab Exam over Units 1,2,3

2. Annotate "Speech to the Virginia Convention"

3. Complete Rhetorical Analysis Triangle for "Speech to the Virginia Convention"

4. Thesis Writing Practice

Homework:

1. Complete "Speech to the Virginia Convention" Quiz