1. Rhetorical Analysis Essay
How to write a rhetorical analysis essay?
English Honors 10th

2. Bellringer: Appositive Phrases Sept 6, 2016
Copy the notes in the Writing to Learn section of your notebook. Write the sentences and follow the directions.
1. A 2. J 3. D 4. H 5. B 6. J

3. Daily Agenda September 6, 2016
Lesson Title: Rhetorical Analysis Essay
Grammar Skill: Phrases
Literacy Skill: Analyzing Rhetoric
Bellringer:
ALCCS:RI , 10.14, Language , V 10.41, W. 19, 24, 25
Objectives: Cite strong and through evidence to support analysis
Determine the meaning of words and phrase. Analyze author’s point of view. Analyze in detail how author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, Write a final draft of a rhetorical analysis essay.
Daily Outcome: I will able to identify the elements of a rhetorical analysis essay. I will effectively use SOAPSTone to analyze a work of nonfiction. I will use an abbreviated version of process writing to create a final draft of a rhetorical analysis essay.
EQ(s): What does it mean to be an “American”? How might stereotypes affect people’s perceptions of themselves?
Vocabulary: rhetorical analysis essay, tone, diction, syntax, ethos, logos, pathos
Vocabulary: grim, Papi, curfew, alienation
Agenda
Before: Building Background: “How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay”
During: Group Collaborative: Analyze a Rhetorical Analysis Essay
After:
Homework: Study for your Multiple-choice Test on “Superman and Me” and complete your visual vocabulary cards for your new vocabulary words prior to the next class meeting. Complete the Verbal Worksheet on the JDHS website prior to the next class meeting.

4. Review: SOAPSTone and the Rhetorical Triangle

5. How to Write A Rhetorical Analysis Essay?

6. How to Write A Rhetorical Analysis Essay?

7. How to Write A Rhetorical Analysis Essay?

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9. How to Write A Rhetorical Analysis Essay?

10. Now Let’s Practice: Evaluating Student Examples
Working and groups, you will work together to break down a writing prompt and assess whether or not a student has successfully address the writing prompt questions.
You will have 10 minutes to read the prompt and annotate the prompt. After annotating the prompt, you will be given an additional five minutes to read the student example.
As a group you will discuss the writer’s strengths and weaknesses. As a group decide the score based on the rubric that you will assign to the writer.
When the teacher says “SWITCH,” you will rotate to the next student example.
At the end of all rotations, we will discuss each example.

11. Lesson Wrap Up: Exit Slip
On the Post-It note placed on your desk, answer the following questions:
Which student example reflects your type of writing?
What changes might you need to make to ensure that you are addressing the prompt?
You will have two minutes to respond and place your note on the classroom door.

12. “Prior preparation prevents poor performance!”
Test Day!!
You have until the sound of the tardy bell to review your study guide, “Superman and Me” text, and vocabulary cards before the test begins!
“Prior preparation prevents poor performance!”

13. Daily Agenda September 8, 2016
Lesson Title: Rhetorical Analysis Essay
Grammar Skill: Phrases
Literacy Skill: Analyzing Rhetoric
Bellringer:
ALCCS:RI , 10.14, Language , V 10.41, W. 19, 24, 25
Objectives: Cite strong and through evidence to support analysis
Determine the meaning of words and phrase. Analyze author’s point of view. Analyze in detail how author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, Write a final draft of a rhetorical analysis essay.
Daily Outcome: I will able to identify the elements of a rhetorical analysis essay. I will effectively use SOAPSTone to analyze a work of nonfiction. I will use an abbreviated version of process writing to create a final draft of a rhetorical analysis essay.
EQ(s): What does it mean to be an “American”? How might stereotypes affect people’s perceptions of themselves?
Vocabulary: rhetorical analysis essay, tone, diction, syntax, ethos, logos, pathos
Vocabulary: grim, Papi, curfew, alienation
Agenda
Before: Building Background: “How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay”
During: Group Collaborative: Drafting a Rhetorical Analysis Essay as a Group
After: 1st Draft Complete
Homework: Complete the final draft of your Rhetorical Analysis Essay for Superman and Me prior to next class meeting.

14. Homework: Participial Phrases September 8, 2016

15. Rhetorical Analysis: Group Introduction and 1st Body
Students will write an AP rhetorical analysis essays based on the Queen Elizabeth speech from the multiple choice passage on the exam.
Students will individually annotate speech for rhetorical strategies and then discuss as a class. Divide speech into three chunks before annotating. Begin each body paragraph wit “In the first section,” “In the second section,” etc.
Toss and Grab Thesis Statement Activity to write the thesis statement: Then write a three sentence introduction paragraph as a class.
3-2-1 Writing Essay
1. Write the first body paragraph as a whole group
2. Write the second body paragraph in a group of 2-4
3 Write the third body paragraph in pairs to turn in for a daily grade
4. Write the conclusion as a class.

16. Rhetorical Analysis Topics
Class Question: : Why is the title of the piece “Superman and Me”? Analyze why you believe the author chose this title and use evidence from the text to support your view. Option 1: How do Alexie’s shifts in pronouns throughout “Superman and Me” help to symbolize the development of his identity and his place and role in his society? Use textual evidence to support your claims. Option 2: How does Alexie use the extended metaphor in “Superman and Me” to help support the main idea of the text? Use textual evidence to support your claims. Option 3: Throughout the “Superman and Me,” Alexie uses direct and indirect Characterizations of himself and his father. Examine their needs, dreams, and aspirations. How effective is this technique in supporting the main idea of the text? Use textual evidence to support your claims.

17. Group Presentation: Introduction and Thesis

18. Rhetorical Analysis Topics for Individual Students
Option 1: How do Alexie’s shifts in pronouns throughout “Superman and Me” help to symbolize the development of his identity and his place and role in his society? Use textual evidence to support your claims. Option 2: How does Alexie use the extended metaphor in “Superman and Me” to help support the main idea of the text? Use textual evidence to support your claims. Option 3: Throughout the “Superman and Me,” Alexie uses direct and indirect Characterizations of himself and his father. Examine their needs, dreams, and aspirations. How effective is this technique in supporting the main idea of the text? Use textual evidence to support your claims.

19. Rhetorical Analysis: Drafting
Using your annotate copy of “Superman and Me” and your clean copy of the Rhetorical Analysis Essay outline, choose your writing option. Begin drafting your essay.
As you write, the teacher will call you to her desk to discuss the direction of your essay.
By the end of class you should have a partial essay complete.
Final draft will be due on next class meeting.