Rhetoric is defined as language designed to have a persuasive or influencing effect on its audience. Basically, it means what is the author saying and how is he or she saying it. For the following assignment, consider the following thee definitions of the elements of Rhetoric. Logic: the text of the argument, as well as how well a writer has argued his/her point. Credibility: the role of the writer in the argument, and how credible his/her argument is. Emotions: the role of the audience in the argument, or how does he use emotions to affect a reader. Read the text attached below and be prepared to discuss these questions.
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Finished stereotype response questions from yesterday.
Assignment Absolutely True Diary – Assessment #2 Use your book to answer the following questions about Junior’s personal development in this story. Please write answers (legibly) on a separate sheet. Be sure to support your answers. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers in English class, only support or unsupported. Answer ONE question of the following 4 questions in a longer, more developed paragraph. Be sure to use topic sentences, examples from the story, analysis/interpretation of your examples, and even your own opinion to write. Mr. Restad expects a solid ½ page to a page long response. 1. In “Grandmother Give Me Some Advice” (p. 67) Junior says, “I realized how much of my self-worth, my sense of safety, was based on Rowdy’s fists.” How has Junior learned to stand up for himself so far? 2. In “Halloween” (p. 77) Describe how Junior tries to establish a connection with Penelope? What is the result and what does Junior learn at the end of the chapter? 3. In “Slouching towards Thanksgiving” (p. 82), explain what is significant about Junior speaking up in class to give an answer? What does the teacher’s reaction teach him about the rules of this Reardon society? 4. In “Hunger Pains,” what advice does Junior give Penelope? Then, answer the following question in a similar fashion as to the one you chose above? 5. What do you all think are important lessons or values to learn as you grow up? PAPER PREPARATION by Friday, have your topic chosen for your essay assignment. Discussed the portrayal of stereotype in the novel. • How do stereotypes come to exist? • What role does the media play in shaping stereotypes? Why and how? •What are the societal consequences of stereotyping? Assignment Complete the following worksheet. (I hate worksheets, but I liked these questions.) Finished giving Essential Understanding presentations. Watched the following video and answered the questions below: •List three autobiographical details from Sherman Alexie’s life that he uses in the book. •Why do you think Alexie decided to write this as a fiction book instead of an autobiography? •Why write fiction of you lived the truth? •What’s easier to write, truth or fiction? •After reading a few pages, what do you think of the lines “Absolutely True” and “Part-Time?” Finished Essential Understanding posters and began to present to the class. Each student must complete 1 critique of another group's presentation. Finish split personality drawing from yesterday.
Split class into groups for each essential understanding. If you missed, you will need to create a 8.5x11 poster addressing the following tasks for EU#3 and 4. Create a poster that address the following prompts for your Essential Understanding: Describe the most important points and summarize what your group’s Essential Understanding is about. Explain why you think this Essential Understanding is important to consider while reading this book. Interpret how this understanding could be applied to or affect a person’s (any person’s) life. Reading Question Assessment 1 of 2:
Assignment List 3-5 groups or roles that apply to you (for example, teacher, fisherman, poet, mentor). Turn and share your list with a friend. Choose two that have the most energy. Read Page 54-61 about the differences Junior notices between himself and the students at Reardon and the accompanying illustration. Create your own annotated cartoon illustration of two of your tribes. (As illustrated on page 57) Passed out the True Diary Final Essay assignment.
Examined tone What is tone? • Attitude • expressed through writing or voice. What influences tone? • Word choice • Syntax • short choppy sentences vs. long, descriptive sentences. • Narrator p.o.v. Discussed the tone of this book and what the effect is. Discussed internal and external motivations. Discussed the question: What are you an expert on/what are you really good at?
Can anyone be an expert on an entire race? Can anyone speak as an individual to represent an entire group of people? Also, here's a link to the audio book of True Diary that is actually read by Mr. Sherman Alexie. Reading schedule for True Diary: p. 44, Monday 21st p. 118 Tuesday 29th p. 169 Monday 4th p. 230 Tuesday 12th |
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