January 9th & 10th

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:

• Literary Devices Analysis

• The Great Depression Historical Context

• Anticipation Guide for Of Mice & Men

Handouts:

• None

Activities:

• Naviance Presentation

• OMAM Anticipation Guide