-Sit with your groups in the same spot as yesterday. (Groups are taped to the back wall.) ‘ -Take out your Rhetorical Devices in Our Town, Act One packet from yesterday. ‘ -As a group, look through the description(s) (analysis) that you wrote yesterday. ‘ -If you finished at least one response:  reread and edit any responses you’ll be including in your outline & paragraph.  Then, edit your entry from last workshop using the quote intro. and analysis sentence starters (at your groups) -If you didn’t finish one response: do so now

Our Town, Act One Rhetorical Devices Workshop Groups Period 3: Group 1: Krishna Mahilan Tommy Polux Group 2: Carson Dominic Ben Nicole C. Group 3: Tyler Hannah Ryan Cara Group 4: Jessica Chris Carter Lucas Group 5: Nick Jack Nicole S. Mira Group 6: Devon Anais Cameron Ethan

Our Town, Act One Rhetorical Devices Workshop Groups Period 4: Group 1: Sam Simeon KK Joe Group 2: Krista Colin Jaden Sean F. Group 3: Amanda M. T.J. Mendeza Arron Group 4: Makenna Ashley Kyle Brynne Group 5: Zoe Sarah Sean M. Alex Group 6: Andrew Amanda N. Katie Jake Zach

Our Town, Act One Rhetorical Devices Workshop Groups Period 7: Group 1: Holly Grace Brandon Jeremy Group 2: Deborah Olivia Katie Kavita Group 3: Karly Skyler Stephanie Matt Group 4: Riley Lauren Hannah Prasham Group 5: Miza Vianne Justin Josh Zach Group 6: Anuya Chris Megan Devin Thomas

Our Town, Act One Rhetorical Devices Workshop Groups Period 8: Group 1: Nicole Anna Ryan L. Jack Group 2: Ethan Emily L. Alec Alexis Group 3: Ryan F. Emily T. Judy Jamie S. Group 4: Amy Madison Thomas Aiden Group 5: Kendall Adam Eric Ryan S. Group 6: Billy Swetha Abby Sophia Souley

Our Town Rhetorical Devices Workshop Expectations 1)Focus on pages today. 2)In your groups, scan through Act One, pages looking for examples of the rhetorical devices that you selected to write about. Also look through all of the other materials you discussed during today’s bell work. (Aim for 2 devices today.) 3)Create a topic sentence for each response. (You need to consider the “So what?” before you begin writing.) 4)Use a direct quotation that includes the rhetorical device you’re writing about. 5)Finally, consider the “So what?” or the importance of these rhetorical devices to the following:  How author illuminates or builds a theme(s)

Our Town, Act One – Pages Basic Plot Points Pp : Emily and George talk on walk home from school Pp : Emily and her mom Mrs. Webb discuss school, George and Emily’s looks. Pp.32-33: Stage Manager’s monologue about the cornerstone (time capsule) P.34: Simon Stimson and his church choir. ‘ Pp : George asks Emily for help with his homework ‘ Pp : George and his father Dr. Gibbs have a serious talk ‘

Our Town, Act One – Pages Basic Plot Points Pp : Mrs. Soames and Mrs. Gibbs gossip about Simon Stimson Pp : Dr. Gibbs and Mrs. Gibbs discuss women’s gossip, Simon Stimson and their son George. Pp : George and his sister Rebecca discuss the moon Pp : Mr. Webb and Constable Warren pass Simon Stimson, then discuss Mr. Webb’s son Wally ‘ Pp : Mr. Webb returns home and says goodnight to his daughter Emily. ‘ P.46: George and Rebecca discuss the letter she got

Analysis Sentence Starters (after you intro. quotation): -This evidence reveals/shows… -This interaction between ____ and _____ reveals/shows… -Wilder’s use of the word(s) “…” helps readers… -By having (character’s name) say “…,” Wilder _______... Analyzing Quotations from Our Town Introducing Quotes (after topic sentence): -In Act One of Our Town, (character’s name) says, “…” (8). -In the play, Wilder has (character name) state that “…” (21). -At the end of Act One, Wilder uses (rhet.device) to establish this theme: “…” (45).

Example of Themes Page (5 th page in Rhet. Devices Packet) Pd. 4 Theme Analysis (Throughout the novel, how does S.E. Hinton stress this theme? How does Hinton’s use of rhetorical devices—see first four pages of packet—help illustrate one of these themes?) One must work hard to go some- where in life. I.T.S.  Throughout Rumble Fish, S.E. Hinton uses the rhetorical devices of dialogue and flashback to develop the theme “One must work hard to go somewhere in life.” II.R.D.2: Flashback (Chapters 2-11; contrast with chapters 1 & 12) A.Quote: “I could have been really glad to see ol’ Steven, if he hadn’t made me remember everything.(5) AND “I figured if I didn’t see him, I’d start forgetting again. But it’s been taking me longer than I thought it would.” (135) B.Analysis: Except for the first and last chapters, the entire story of Rumble Fish is one big flashback. In chapter one we learn that Rusty James hasn’t done much with his life since the events of the flashback. In the last chapter, S.E. Hinton brings us back to the present moment that she began at the start of the novel. Here at the end of the novel, Steve has made something of himself. By contrasting Steve’s and Rusty James’s situations, Hinton warns readers of the dangers that befall those that choose not to work hard in life. Rusty James embodies those that do not work hard. And those that do not work hard in life end up going nowhere in life. III. R.D. 1: Dialogue(Steve talking to Rusty James) A.Quote: “I learned that if you want to get somewhere, you just make up your mind and work like hell until you get there.” (133) B.Analysis: At the end of the novel, Steve tells Rusty James that you have to “make up your mind and work like hell until you get there.” By “there,” Steve most likely means “a successful point in one’s life.” Hinton has Steve discuss his successful life in this particular wording to further illustrate the theme of working hard in life.

Example of Themes Page (5 th page in Rhet. Devices Packet) Pds. 2, 3, 7, & 8 Theme Analysis (Throughout the novel, how does London stress this theme? How does London’s use of rhetorical devices—see first four pages of packet—help illustrate one of these themes?) A domestic -ated creature can be drawn back to its roots. (call of the wild) I. T.S.  Throughout The Call of the Wild Jack London uses the rhetorical devices of symbolism and foreshadowing to develop the theme “A domesticated creature can be drawn back to its roots.” II. R.D. 1: symbolism (wolves howling) A. Quote: “And Buck ran with them, side by side with the wild brother, yelping as he ran.” (78) B. Analysis: Buck hears the howls throughout the novel, reminding him of his instinct. In the end he joins the wolves, returning to his roots. London uses “yelps” as another word for “howl,” signifying that Buck has been drawn back to his roots. London’s repetition of the symbol howl through a synonym helps us better understand the symbol’s importance to the novel and its major theme. III. R.D.2: Foreshadowing (hints at death of a character) A. Quote: “…a circle of dogs surrounds two others within the center; the purpose is to battle until one is dead.” (45) B. Analysis: By having the narrator state that “the purpose is to battle until one is dead,” London foreshadows the death of a character. Most likely to die is one of the two major characters caught in a web of conflict at this point in the novel—either Buck or Spitz. IV. Concluding Sentence: As proved in The Call of the Wild, London’s use of symbolism and foreshadowing strongly develop the theme that a domesticated creature can be drawn back to its primitive roots. Through London’s novel, one can see the importance of understanding and treasuring his or her roots.

-Review your group’s T.D.A. outline. -Make sure you included the following elements of a T.D.A. response: a)topic sentence (includes both devices and that they develop one specific theme) b) Specifically introduce rhet. device 1 ‘ c) text-based evidence for rhet. device 1 (quotation preferable) introduced by your own words (Don’t drop it in all alone!) d) analysis for rhet. device 1 e) With a transition, specifically introduce rhet. device 2 f) text-based evidence for rhet. device 1 (quotation preferable) introduced by your own words (Don’t drop it in all alone!) g) analysis for rhet. device 2 ‘ h) Concluding sentence for entire response (Don’t just rephrase the topic sentence (a). Take a step further in explaining what the author wants us to take away from the development of this theme.)

Agenda Books: Due Tuesday, 10/20: Our Town, Act 1 T.D.A. Paragraph -use the following materials to aid you in your writing: your group outline rhetorical devices packet your copy of Our Town (Act 1) w/ device posts