January 5th & 6th

Essential Questions: How do authors use their own experiences to develop assertions/themes as comments on the human condition? How do rhetorical/literary devices help to communicate these themes?

Objectives:

• Content Objective: In my study of reading strategies and rhetorical/literary devices, I will be able to analyze reading passages for the author's use of rhetorical/literary devices to develop theme.

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

Focus:

• Rhetorical/Literary Devices

• Schaffer Model Paragraphing

• Short Answer

Handouts:

• None

Activities:

• Complete District Assessment Short Answer Questions.

• Complete District Assessment Essay (MAJOR GRADE to be returned on Monday, January 17th)

• Homework:

Organize your BINDER for Check. You will find the organization directions on a new post-- follow them.