1. Day four

2. 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?

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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)

13. 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

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