1. Taking A Different Approach
Rhetorical Analysis
Taking A Different Approach

2. Accessing Prior Knowledge:
What do you know about:
Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusions

3. Rhetorical Analysis Structure
Beginning Writers
Fluid Writers
Intro
Introduces Piece
Body
More Summary Than Analysis
Briefly Talks About Rhetorical Strategy
Conclusion
Summarizes Main Ideas
Intro
TAPS
Alludes to Big Idea
Body
Identifies Rhetorical Strategy (RS)
Defines RS
Discusses Why Writers Use RS
Provides Examples
Discusses Effectiveness In Piece
Conclusion
Summarizes
Connects & Discusses The Big Idea

4. Taking A Different Approach
Group Time:
Brainstorm
Break Into Groups
Piece of Paper & Pencil
Space Out Around The Room
Why do musicians make music videos?
Who is the ‘writer’ of the music video?

5. Watch Video and take note of what you could analyze.
Analysis #1
Watch Video and take note of what you could analyze.
Panic At The Disco – This Is Gospel
Official Music Video
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6. Step One – Identify Rhetorical Strategies
What rhetorical devices did you see?
Brainstorm with your group:
Everyone write them down
No right or wrong- make a list

7. Step Two – Define Rhetorical Strategy
Pick One Rhetorical Strategy
Write Definition
Share With Group

8. Step Three – Identify The Why
Brainstorm:
Why ‘writers’ use the strategy
Think big picture- don’t limit yourself
Share With Group

9. Step Four – Provide Example
Give an example from the ‘text’ of the strategy
Be as specific as possible
Share With Group

10. Step Five – Analyze Effectiveness
Was the use of the rhetorical strategy effective for the ‘writer’?
Explain using connection with why ‘writers’ use the strategy
Share With Group

11. Let’s Do It Again! – Analysis #2
Panic At The Disco – This Is Gospel
Acoustic Version
While watching- complete the five steps

13. Analysis #2 Write an analysis paragraph for the acoustic version
Share with group to peer edit

14. One More Time! – Analysis #3
Panic At The Disco – This Is Gospel
Piano Version
While watching- complete the five steps

16. Analysis #3 Write an analysis paragraph for the acoustic version
Share with group to peer edit