1. Today’s goals Introduce the prose continuum
Practice identifying open and closed form prose
Discuss strategies for closed form prose and rhetorical analysis essays

2. Class discussion- What is a thesis?
What are some examples of writing that has a thesis?
What are some examples of writing that does not have a thesis?

3. vocabulary Thesis Closed form prose Theme Open form prose
Prose continuum
Topic sentence
(See page 18)

4. Group activity- identifying prose types
In your unit 1 groups
Read pages 15-16
Answer questions 1-3 on page 16

5. Class discussion- rhetorical analysis
Where does a rhetorical analysis essay fit on the prose continuum?
What would you expect the thesis of a rhetorical analysis essay to contain?
How would you describe the structure of closed form prose writing

6. Closed form prose Introduction- Body Conclusion Hook Thesis
Forecasting
Body
Transition
Topic sentence
Evidence
(repeat for several body paragraphs)
Conclusion
Clincher

7. rhetorical analysis Introduction- Body Conclusion
Hook – present the issue in an interesting way
Thesis – give an overall evaluation of the rhetoric within the source
Forecasting – tell readers in what order you will discuss the rhetorical appeals in the body paragraphs
Body
Transition
Topic sentence – give the evaluation of a specific rhetorical appeal that the body paragraph will focus on
Evidence – quotes or paraphrase of examples from the text
(Follow this structure for each rhetorical appeal)
Conclusion
Thesis
Clincher - leave the readers with something interesting or thought provoking to heighten the impact of your essay

8. Group activity- Rhetorical analysis analysis
In your unit 1 groups
Read through one of the sample essays and answer the following questions
How does the sample essay follow the closed form prose conventions we discussed in class? (try to identify specific sections or elements you can find)
What is the thesis of the essay?
What is an example of one topic sentence from the body paragraphs of the essay?
How much evidence is provided in each of the body paragraphs of the essay?

9. homework Sign up for a conference Rhetorical Analysis Draft 1
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Rhetorical Analysis Draft 1
250+ words
Should include your introduction
Printed copy brought to class (and your conference appointment)