It's week two already, and our last week in August. We're ready to build a solid foundation in the study of rhetoric, which we'll be drawing upon for the rest of the year as we move into themed units (politics and social justice, business/economy, gender, nature and man, and more).
MONDAY: Definition of rhetoric. Rhetorical triangle with examples including video and short passages. Due: Tweet assignment. A Day in the Life short paper. HW: Practice with rhetorical triangle.
TUESDAY: Logos, ethos, pathos. Examples in class and group work. HW: Rhetorical term example packet due Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY: Logos, ethos, pathos combined. Logos, ethos, pathos group practice. Due: Independent reading book on a current event/issue due in class for check off.
THURSDAY: Logos, ethos, pathos group practice continued.
FRIDAY: Current events quiz based on "The 10 Things You Need to Know Today" from TheWeek.com. Current event article(s) of the week, discussion. HW: Grapes of Wrath quiz on Tuesday, Rhetorical term example packet due Tuesday.
See you on Tuesday after Labor Day. Enjoy the three-day weekend!
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