Bellwork Monday, November 7, 2016: Read “Connecting to the Essential Question” p. 98 and the information about Patrick Henry on p. 99. 1. Explain Henry’s opposition to the Stamp Act. 2. How was Henry different from the other political representatives of his time? Bellwork Monday, November 7, 2016:

Bellwork tuesday, November 8, 2016: If you were able to vote in this election, whom would you vote for and why? Bellwork tuesday, November 8, 2016:

Topic/Objective Monday, November 7, 2016: Analyze the rhetorical strategies Patrick Henry used in his “Speech in the Virginia Convention” (1775) to incite listeners to action against Britain. Evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses  in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the  structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. 

Classwork Monday, November 7, 2016: Read Handout to prepare for speech analysis. Define Parallelism, Repetition, Rhetorical Questions, and Allusion. Identify examples. Listen to the speech in its entirety for overall gist. Model analysis of first paragraph of the speech along with the audio/text.

Partner work Monday, November 7, 2016: Choose a partner and begin to work on the remainder of the speech. You should complete the entire analysis because it will assure comprehension of the author’s message and his use of rhetorical devices.

Closure Monday, November 7, 2016: Describe Patrick Henry in your own words.

Bellwork tuesday, November 8, 2016: What is Ethos? What is Pathos? Give an example of each. Please use your notes and handouts if you need assistance with these questions. Bellwork tuesday, November 8, 2016:

Topic/Objective Tuesday, November 8, 2016: Analyze the rhetorical strategies Patrick Henry used in his “Speech in the Virginia Convention” (1775) to incite listeners to action against Britain. Evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses  in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the  structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. 

Partner work Tuesday, November 8, 2016: Get together with your partner and finish the analysis of the remainder of the speech. Tomorrow, you will present your analysis in a discussion forum. Please make sure you complete the Rhetorical Analysis Worksheet or you will not be able to participate in the class discussion. 

Closure Tuesday, November 8, 2016: 1. What did you find most effective in Patrick Henry’s speech? Will you try to use this technique in your own speech? How? 2. If not, what is your plan of attack? What rhetorical device will you use and what will your example be?

Bellwork wednesday, November 9, 2016: How do you feel about the results of the election? What are your concerns? What do you hope for in the next four years? Bellwork wednesday, November 9, 2016:

Topic/Objective Wednesday, November 9, 2016: Analyze the rhetorical strategies Patrick Henry used in his “Speech in the Virginia Convention” (1775) to incite listeners to action against Britain. Evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses  in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the  structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. 

Small Group work Wednesday, November 9, 2016: You and your partner should join other partners for a group of six. I will assign each small group a paragraph for which they will be responsible for presenting. Discuss your answers and make sure you have information to share in the whole class forum.

Class Discussion Wednesday, November 9, 2016: Two people will present each paragraph. If there are questions, please raise your hand and address the presenters. Arrange desks so that the presenters face the class. Please note: Everyone will be a presenter. There are still speeches to analyze. I usually go easier on the volunteers who go first. ;-)

Closure Wednesday, November 9, 2016: 1. How did our presenters do today? 2. What advice can you share with the presenters to improve their skills?

Bellwork Thursday, November 10, 2016: Read “Thomas Jefferson” p.111. 1. Name at least three accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson. What do his talents and actions suggest about him? 2. What college did Jefferson attend? Bellwork Thursday, November 10, 2016:

Topic/Objective Thursday, November 10, 2016: Analyze the preamble, identified rights, and list of complaints in “The Declaration of Independence.” Evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses  in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the  structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging. 

Individual Task Thursday, November 10, 2016: As I read the Preamble aloud, think about the reason for this opening paragraph and jot down ideas to question #1. Share out.

Individual Task Thursday, November 10, 2016: As I read the second paragraph aloud, think about possible answers to questions #2-4. Think-Ink-Pair-Share Whole group share out.

Closure Thursday, November 10, 2016: 1. Have you ever read “The Declaration of Independence” before today? 2. What do you understand from this document that gives you an insight into the foundation of our country? What are your impressions?