Rhetoric Introduction

August 9, 2018

Standard
RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. 

W11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 

Objective: I can cite strong evidence to support analysis of the American dream. 

I can write arguments to support claims.

E.Q: What is rhetoric?

Starter: 

Open up your interactive notebook to the four standards that you unpacked yesterday.

Complete the four reflections for before the unit.

Circle your learning target and explain your assessment in 1-2 sentences. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Rhetoric

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is one thing you remember about rhetoric from last year?

Activity

1.  Rhetoric Review

Use the storyboardthat link to review ethos, pathos, and logos. 

Take Cornell notes on the information included.

2.  Identification

Using the notes from earlier identify which rhetorical device is used in each picture.

Explain how it is used.

3.  Rhetoric Pre-Assessment

Respond to the prompt below using your most convincing arguments.

You should create a persuasive paragraph that is between 5-7 sentences in your assignment folder. 

Reflection

Reread your paragraph identifying any use of ethos, pathos, and/or logos.

Make sure to highlight and label these sentences. 

Use this to consider your strengths and weaknesses. 

4.  Declaration of Independence 

Schoolhouse Rock 

Based on the video, what was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

5.  Declaration of Independence

With a partner, read through the Declaration of Independence. (Pages 63-67 of StudySync.)

Use the notes section to annotate the document.

6.  Close Read 

Reading of the Declaration of Independence 

Once you have listened to the audio version, complete the six focus questions on page 69.  

Closure:

Which rhetorical strategy is strength? Weakness? Why?