Wednesday, Thursday 1/21

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Wednesday, Thursday1/21 1/22

• Bellringer Handout Class set. Please write in
  your composition notebooks.

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Speech

• What does Suzuki claim in her speech? How does
  she get her claim across to her audience?
• Identify the rhetorical elements in this speech
  (rhetorical questions, analogy, parallelism,
  repetition, counterclaim, evidence (logos), etc)
• Using this evidence, evaluate the effectiveness
  of Suzukis speech. Was she convincing?

• What does Adora claim in her speech? How does
  she get her claim across to her audience?
• Identify the rhetorical elements in this speech
  (rhetorical questions, analogy, parallelism,
  repetition, counterclaim, evidence (logos), etc)
• Using this evidence, evaluate the effectiveness
  of Adoras speech. Was she convincing?

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Assessment

• Product A detailed persuasive essay expressing
  your opinion about the effectiveness of both
  speeches based on your analysis and evaluation of
  the rhetorical devices found.
• Standards and Criteria for Success Your report
  must include the following elements
• Introduction identifying the speaker, audience,
  subject, occasion, a summary of your analysis,
  and a claim/thesis.
• Detailed body paragraphs and a conclusion
  summarizing your evaluation of their use of
  rhetorical concepts and restating your
  claim/thesis.
• 5 paragraph essay (minimum)

• Rhetorical Analysis of two speeches
• You have viewed and read two speeches. Using the
  previous completed SMART Chart guidelines,
  compose an essay in which you make an argument
  about the effectiveness of their speeches. Did
  you find one or both of the speeches convincing?
  You will support your claim/thesis by providing
  examples from your analysis and evaluation of the
  techniques they use to persuade their listeners.
  Be sure to consult the writing rubric as you
  proceed.
• Goal Communicate your opinion about the
  effectiveness of both arguments, identifying and
  evaluating the effectiveness of the rhetorical
  devices in their speeches.

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SMART Bank of rhetorical terms

• Claim/Counter Claim
• Connotation
• Denotation
• Diction
• Ethos
• Evidence
• Figurative- Language
• Inference
• Irony
• Tone

• Logos
• Parallel- structure
• Pathos
• Point of View
• Rhetoric
• Repetition
• Satire
• Speaker
• Style
• Structure
• Syntax
• Theme

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Score 4 (100-90) 3 (90-80) 2 (80-70) 1 (70-60)
Rhetorical Terms Thesis about the speeches is clearly expressed. Thesis is clearly supported with examples/analysis of use of rhetorical technique. Rich topic/idea development Careful and/or subtle organization. Effective/rich use of language Thesis about their speech is moderately clear. Thesis is moderately supported with examples/analysis of use of rhetorical technique. Moderate topic/idea development and organization. Adequate, relevant details. Some variety in language Thesis about their speech is expressed but not clear. Limited or weak topic/idea development, organization, and/or details. Limited awareness of audience and/or task. Few details Little variety in language No thesis/claim about speech. Very little topic/idea development, organization, and/or details. No awareness of audience and/or task Few details Few if any terms are used correctly in the essay.
Written Communication A sophisticated selection of and inclusion of evidence and accurate content contribute to an outstanding submission   Use of evidence and accurate content is relevant and adequate Use of evidence and content knowledge is limited or weak Little or no evidence is included and/or content is inaccurate
Standard English Conventions Control of sentence structure, grammar and usage, and mechanics (length and complexity of submission provide opportunity for student to show control of standard English conventions)   Errors do not interfere with communication and/or Few errors relative to length of submission or complexity of sentence structure, grammar and usage, and mechanics   Errors interfere somewhat with communication and/or Too many errors relative to the length of the submission or complexity of sentence structure, grammar and usage, and mechanics Errors seriously interfere with communication and Little control of sentence structure, grammar and usage, and mechanics