Day four

Agenda (A) 12/5 (B) 12/6 Vocabulary Grammar Practice: write thesis statements and outlines for rhetorical analysis essay using compare contrast By the end of class today, we will begin writing thesis statement and outlining our compare contrast essays. Possible computer lab day?

Vocabulary (A) 12/5 (B) 12/6 INTIMATE (adj.) What does this word mean? When would an author choose to use this tone? To achieve what purpose? Or to write in which form or genre? intimate-very familiar

Grammar (A) 12/5 (B) 12/6 Formatting your essay according to MLA style. Rule #1: ALWAYS follow your instructor’s guidelines. Usually directions will be provided in the class syllabi or assignment rubric depending on the guidelines required for each instructor. For your compare and contrast essay, use the following format.

Format: General Guidelines Always use white 8.5” x 11” printer paper (no color!) Double-space everything Use 12 point Times New Roman font Include a header with page numbers in the upper right corner (page number on the first page is optional) Use italics for titles not underlining Create a separate page for you Works Cited references

Formatting the 1st page Do not include a cover/title page Double space everything In the upper left corner of the 1st page, list your full name, your instructor’s name, the course, and the date Center the paper title. Use standard capitalization and do NOT use underlining, italics, quotes, or bold to emphasize that it is a title. Create a header in the upper right corner and include your last name and page number (page number on the 1st page is optional)

AP Language/Composition 4 December 2012 Essay Title Stokes 1 Lydia Stokes Ms. Vannatter AP Language/Composition 4 December 2012 Essay Title Insert text in paragraph format. I assume that some students may not know how to insert a header, insert page numbers, etc. I may walk them through an example using Word.

Essay Assignment: Practice For homework, you selected two texts to analyze is your compare contrast essay. We will now practice writing a thesis statement for and begin outlining your essay. Helpful Hint: If you have a difficult time developing your thesis statement, brainstorm the general outline for your essay first. Then go back and structure your thesis statement accordingly. The next few slides are for review if needed.

Compare-Contrast Brainstorming What do the texts have in common? What do the texts have different from one another? Consider author/speaker, audience, purpose, mode, tone, and rhetorical strategies.

Outlines for a Compare Contrast Rhetorical Analysis Essay Subject-by-Subject Point-by-Point Introduction – Thesis Statement identifying the similarity and differences Author 1 Rhetorical Strategy 1 Rhetorical Strategy 2 Rhetorical Strategy 3 Author 2 Conclusion - Restate thesis statement Introduction – Thesis Statement identifying the similarity and differences Rhetorical Strategy 1 Author 1 Author 2 Rhetorical Strategy 2 Rhetorical Strategy 3 Conclusion - Restate thesis statement

Option 1: Subject-by-Subject Comparison Discuss one subject fully then move on to the next subject. The sequence of details should remain the same when discussing each subject. Example: Introduction: Even though Paine and Lincoln live in differing time periods, they both rely on the rhetorical strategies logos, ethos, and rhetorical questions to reveal the need for a unified America. Paine (Subject 1) Logos Ethos Rhetorical Questions Lincoln (Subject 2)

Option 2: Point-by-point Comparison Discuss one point for both subjects then move on to another point. Continue this process until you have covered all of your points. Example: Introduction: Even though Paine and Lincoln live in differing time periods, they both rely on the rhetorical strategies logos, ethos, and rhetorical questions to reveal the need for a unified America. Logos (Point 1) Paine Lincoln Ethos (Point 2) Rhetorical Questions (Point 3)

Reminder: Thesis statement formula Topic (subject of the sentence—This will usually be the piece(s) you are about to analyze) Verb—analysis questions typically use either shift, juxtapose, or contrast Directions (rhetorical strategies)—usually three reasons with adjectives to describe each Qualifier (a subordinating conjunction)—something like “in order to,” “to reveal,” “to prove” Universal Idea (abstract noun)—the overall meaning of the piece; relates to purpose

Homework: Complete outline for rhetorical analysis essay Reminder: Outline or Rough Draft of Rhetorical Analysis Essay