Monday, Feb. 25th (S)
• Due: First half of literature circle book with ten stickies or dialectic notes.
• Class: Discuss literature circle books; assign revision exercise.
Tuesday, Feb. 26th (U)
• Due: Start work on revision exercise; keep reading.
• Class: Sentence types; the loose-periodic continuum.
Wednesday, Feb. 27th (M)
• Class does not meet today.
Thursday, Feb. 28th (T)
• Due: Revision exercise due: revision (glossed), original, reflection; read Section II (“Elementary Principles of Composition”) in Elements of Style.
• Class: Taking a style inventory (comparative).
Friday, Feb. 29th (W)
• Due: Second half of literature circle book with ten stickies or dialectic notes.
• Class: Discuss literature circle books; collaborative style inventory.
Monday, March. 3rd (H)
• Due: Copying exercise and TBA.
• Class: TBA.
Note: The style imitation assignment for your literature circle books will be due on Wednesday of next week!
Sources: Want to read more about sentence types or the loose-periodic continuum? My sources for the class presentation included:
• Everyday Use by Hephzibah Roskelly and David A. Jolliffe
• http://www.infoplease.com
• http://www.arts.uottawa.ca
• http://www.azed.us
Monday, February 25, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Chesterfield: Work in Progress
Our draft is progress is pasted below. Feel free to make edits. If you can email me your completed drafts (totally rough is totally fine), we'll workshop a couple tomorrow ... then celebrate the vacation with some Abe Lincoln and satire.
Here goes:
In the letter written by Lord Chesterfield, many rhetorical devices can be found. Chesterfield uses such devices as antithesis, irony, and repetition. These devices allow Chesterfield to subtly convey his values to his son.
One of the main rhetorical devices employed by Chesterfield is antithesis. With the use of antithesis, Chesterfield is able to contrast what his son may believe with what he believes. Chesterfield defines his purpose in the letter through negative comparisons: he does not mean to “dictate as a parent,” but to “advise as a friend”; he does not wish to “censor” his son’s pleasures, but to “guide” them (17-21). And yet, the enigmatic Lord Chesterfield seems to follow these kind words with thinly veiled threats …
Here goes:
In the letter written by Lord Chesterfield, many rhetorical devices can be found. Chesterfield uses such devices as antithesis, irony, and repetition. These devices allow Chesterfield to subtly convey his values to his son.
One of the main rhetorical devices employed by Chesterfield is antithesis. With the use of antithesis, Chesterfield is able to contrast what his son may believe with what he believes. Chesterfield defines his purpose in the letter through negative comparisons: he does not mean to “dictate as a parent,” but to “advise as a friend”; he does not wish to “censor” his son’s pleasures, but to “guide” them (17-21). And yet, the enigmatic Lord Chesterfield seems to follow these kind words with thinly veiled threats …
Friday, February 8, 2008
Week of February 11th
Note: Click here to access Diana Hacker exercises!
Friday, Feb. 8th (U)
• Due: Final draft of speech project.
• Class: Diction: Latinate vs. Anglo-Saxon word origins.
Monday, Feb. 11th (M)
• No class today.
Tuesday, Feb. 12th (T)
• Math exam today. If you are in class, bring work and/or conferencing questions.
Wednesday, Feb. 13th (W)
• Due: Read “Style” handout from Everyday Use; complete online exercises W4-1, W2-1, W2-2, W2-3 from Diana Hacker and print or email your results.
• Class: Diction: Euphemism and wordiness.
Thursday, Feb. 14th (H)
• Due: Read Part V (“Words and Expressions Commonly Misused”) in Elements of Style; complete online exercises W4-2, W5-1, W5-2, W5-3 (“Grammar Exercises”) and C4-2 (under “Writing Exercises”).
• Class: Diction: Misused words and expressions. Collaborative writing exercise.
Friday, Feb. 15th (F)
• Due: Write full draft of AP exam prompt begun in class; complete online exercises S1-1, S1-3, S5-1, S5-2.
• Class: Collaborative revision exercise. Then, a surprise.
Special Directions:
To access the online grammar exercises:
• Go to bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/writersref6e.
• Click on “Grammar Exercises.”
• When prompted to login, click “Cancel.”
• Select assigned exercises.
To print two pages (or more) per page:
• In Internet Explorer, select “Print” from the “File” menu to pull up the print options.
• Choose the tab marked “Finishing.”
• Look for the option that says “Pages per Sheet and Posters” and select “Two Pages per Sheet.”
Literature Circle Deadlines:
• Monday, Feb. 25th: First half of your novel with 10 “meaty” sticky notes or dialectical journal entries due.
• Friday, Feb. 29th: Second half of your novel with 10 “meaty” sticky notes or dialectical journal entries due.
Note: I am looking for meaningful inquiry and analysis in your notes! Don't bother with plot summary. Do consider style, characterization, theme, symbolism, etc, etc.
Friday, Feb. 8th (U)
• Due: Final draft of speech project.
• Class: Diction: Latinate vs. Anglo-Saxon word origins.
Monday, Feb. 11th (M)
• No class today.
Tuesday, Feb. 12th (T)
• Math exam today. If you are in class, bring work and/or conferencing questions.
Wednesday, Feb. 13th (W)
• Due: Read “Style” handout from Everyday Use; complete online exercises W4-1, W2-1, W2-2, W2-3 from Diana Hacker and print or email your results.
• Class: Diction: Euphemism and wordiness.
Thursday, Feb. 14th (H)
• Due: Read Part V (“Words and Expressions Commonly Misused”) in Elements of Style; complete online exercises W4-2, W5-1, W5-2, W5-3 (“Grammar Exercises”) and C4-2 (under “Writing Exercises”).
• Class: Diction: Misused words and expressions. Collaborative writing exercise.
Friday, Feb. 15th (F)
• Due: Write full draft of AP exam prompt begun in class; complete online exercises S1-1, S1-3, S5-1, S5-2.
• Class: Collaborative revision exercise. Then, a surprise.
Special Directions:
To access the online grammar exercises:
• Go to bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/writersref6e.
• Click on “Grammar Exercises.”
• When prompted to login, click “Cancel.”
• Select assigned exercises.
To print two pages (or more) per page:
• In Internet Explorer, select “Print” from the “File” menu to pull up the print options.
• Choose the tab marked “Finishing.”
• Look for the option that says “Pages per Sheet and Posters” and select “Two Pages per Sheet.”
Literature Circle Deadlines:
• Monday, Feb. 25th: First half of your novel with 10 “meaty” sticky notes or dialectical journal entries due.
• Friday, Feb. 29th: Second half of your novel with 10 “meaty” sticky notes or dialectical journal entries due.
Note: I am looking for meaningful inquiry and analysis in your notes! Don't bother with plot summary. Do consider style, characterization, theme, symbolism, etc, etc.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Speech Project
Remember, the following items will be included with your final project:
• The preface or introduction, containing historical background (citations in MLA format; no more than a page)
• The prompt itself with accompanying excerpt (formatted a la AP exam)
• Your response to the prompt (no more than two pages)
• A works cited page (in MLA format, including your source for the text of the speech)
All work should be double spaced with the exception of the prompt itself. I’ve scanned two sample introductions from last year so you can get a sense of the tone you might take (note that they’re both on the long side; an effective intro could easily be shorter).
• Sample Introduction #1
• Sample Introduction #2
You will need Adobe Reader (downloadable for free!) to view these files.
• The preface or introduction, containing historical background (citations in MLA format; no more than a page)
• The prompt itself with accompanying excerpt (formatted a la AP exam)
• Your response to the prompt (no more than two pages)
• A works cited page (in MLA format, including your source for the text of the speech)
All work should be double spaced with the exception of the prompt itself. I’ve scanned two sample introductions from last year so you can get a sense of the tone you might take (note that they’re both on the long side; an effective intro could easily be shorter).
• Sample Introduction #1
• Sample Introduction #2
You will need Adobe Reader (downloadable for free!) to view these files.
On the Trail
While most of the class was over at the Ottoson on Friday, the rest of us checked out the campaign trail. A few things that might interest you:
- The New York Time's multimedia presentation of the most recent Democratic debate was stunning, with links to each topic and a fascinating word analysis feature.
- A cartoon analysis of campaign logos from the Times had us wondering, "How much time do these political pundits have, anyway?"
- For comparison, another analysis of presidential campaign fonts published in the Boston Globe: Is a serif ever really just a serif?
- I found a link to the "Tour of Hope" logo that I told the class about. If you weren't in class on Friday, take a look at the logo on the right before you read the analysis; see if you can guess what the ruckus was about.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Week of January 28th
Monday, Jan. 28th (F)
• Due: Mock rhetoric exercise.
• Class: Share mock rhetoric exercises (small group and whole class highlights); introduce The Great American Speech Project; share highlights from MLK responses.
Tuesday, Jan. 29th (S)
• Due: “Cold” reading of Lincoln’s second inaugural speech; read “Inauguration Day.”
• Class: Rhetoric Presentation II: “How to Intimidate Friends and Impress Parents”; analyze Lincoln passages in small groups.
Wednesday, Jan. 30th (U)
• Due: Read assigned chapter in White book; annotate your selection again using a second color for new information and observations.
• Class: Discuss chapter and report findings to the class.
Thursday, Jan. 31st (M)
• No class today.
Friday, Feb. 1st (T)
• Due: Draft of prompt for speech project (excerpt and assignment). Be sure to use the sample AP prompts for guidance. If you are out of class, drop off or email your work.
• Class: Speech project workshop.
Monday, Feb. 4th (W)
• Due: Practice AP test question (write for 40 minutes; use a timer).
• Class: Debrief AP test question; critique sample responses.
Tuesday, Feb. 5th (H)
• Due: Work on speech project.
• Class: Diction Presentation I: “Latinate and Anglo-Saxon Roots.”
Wednesday, Feb. 6th (F)
• Due: Speech projects (remember all parts: background information, prompt, excerpted text, essay response). Study for vocabulary quiz.
• Class: Vocabulary quiz on Unit #4; share speech projects.
Thursday, Feb. 7th (S)
• Due: First assignment of the next unit.
• Class: TBA.
• Due: Mock rhetoric exercise.
• Class: Share mock rhetoric exercises (small group and whole class highlights); introduce The Great American Speech Project; share highlights from MLK responses.
Tuesday, Jan. 29th (S)
• Due: “Cold” reading of Lincoln’s second inaugural speech; read “Inauguration Day.”
• Class: Rhetoric Presentation II: “How to Intimidate Friends and Impress Parents”; analyze Lincoln passages in small groups.
Wednesday, Jan. 30th (U)
• Due: Read assigned chapter in White book; annotate your selection again using a second color for new information and observations.
• Class: Discuss chapter and report findings to the class.
Thursday, Jan. 31st (M)
• No class today.
Friday, Feb. 1st (T)
• Due: Draft of prompt for speech project (excerpt and assignment). Be sure to use the sample AP prompts for guidance. If you are out of class, drop off or email your work.
• Class: Speech project workshop.
Monday, Feb. 4th (W)
• Due: Practice AP test question (write for 40 minutes; use a timer).
• Class: Debrief AP test question; critique sample responses.
Tuesday, Feb. 5th (H)
• Due: Work on speech project.
• Class: Diction Presentation I: “Latinate and Anglo-Saxon Roots.”
Wednesday, Feb. 6th (F)
• Due: Speech projects (remember all parts: background information, prompt, excerpted text, essay response). Study for vocabulary quiz.
• Class: Vocabulary quiz on Unit #4; share speech projects.
Thursday, Feb. 7th (S)
• Due: First assignment of the next unit.
• Class: TBA.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Week of January 21st
Note: Click here for writing folder contents.
Monday, Jan. 21st
• No school today!
Tuesday, Jan. 22nd (M)
• No class today!
Wednesday, Jan. 23rd (T)
• Due: Read assigned chapter in Hansen text; complete SOAPSTone analysis.
• Class: Rhetoric Presentation I: Canons, Schemes, Tropes.
Thursday, Jan. 24th (W)
• Due: Vocabulary exercises for Unit #4; review Hansen text for class discussion.
• Class: Close analysis of MLK in groups; prep for peer teaching of Hansen chapters.
Friday, Jan. 25th (F)
• Due: Close analysis of MLK (see below).
• Class: Peer teaching of Hansen chapters.
Monday, Jan. 28th (S)
• Due: Mock rhetoric exercise (see below).
• Class: Share mock rhetoric exercises; introduce speech project.
Note: Vocabulary quiz tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29th.
Also: Make sure all papers wind up in your writing folders with appropriate reflection. If you were out last week I need your make up work (see blog) by Thursday night.
Focused Rhetorical Analysis on “I Have a Dream”
Your assignment is to write up a brief (one page) rhetorical analysis of a specific section of King’s speech – identifying and explaining the significant tropes and schemes, and analyzing their effects.
In detail:
• Focus your analysis on one section of text (most likely the one assigned to your group).
• Identify the dominant theme, impression, and/or tone of this section, citing examples to illustrate how King’s purpose is achieved.
• Identify the most significant figures of rhetoric, integrating examples, and commenting upon their effects. Stay away from a “laundry list” of schemes and tropes, however. Think critically: prioritize and thoroughly analyze a few.
• Optional thought: You might conclude by placing this section of the speech – and its effects – in context of the entire address.
• You may use Hansen as a source, but cite him if you do.
Mock Rhetoric Exercise
Your assignment is to write a one page persuasive speech on a topic of your choice. Load it up with as many rhetorical devices as you can – you have complete artistic license to be as silly as you want. When you are done, annotate the devices you have used (footnotes, marginal notes, or handwritten annotations are all fine). Review the notes from our class presentation for possibilities.
Monday, Jan. 21st
• No school today!
Tuesday, Jan. 22nd (M)
• No class today!
Wednesday, Jan. 23rd (T)
• Due: Read assigned chapter in Hansen text; complete SOAPSTone analysis.
• Class: Rhetoric Presentation I: Canons, Schemes, Tropes.
Thursday, Jan. 24th (W)
• Due: Vocabulary exercises for Unit #4; review Hansen text for class discussion.
• Class: Close analysis of MLK in groups; prep for peer teaching of Hansen chapters.
Friday, Jan. 25th (F)
• Due: Close analysis of MLK (see below).
• Class: Peer teaching of Hansen chapters.
Monday, Jan. 28th (S)
• Due: Mock rhetoric exercise (see below).
• Class: Share mock rhetoric exercises; introduce speech project.
Note: Vocabulary quiz tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29th.
Also: Make sure all papers wind up in your writing folders with appropriate reflection. If you were out last week I need your make up work (see blog) by Thursday night.
Focused Rhetorical Analysis on “I Have a Dream”
Your assignment is to write up a brief (one page) rhetorical analysis of a specific section of King’s speech – identifying and explaining the significant tropes and schemes, and analyzing their effects.
In detail:
• Focus your analysis on one section of text (most likely the one assigned to your group).
• Identify the dominant theme, impression, and/or tone of this section, citing examples to illustrate how King’s purpose is achieved.
• Identify the most significant figures of rhetoric, integrating examples, and commenting upon their effects. Stay away from a “laundry list” of schemes and tropes, however. Think critically: prioritize and thoroughly analyze a few.
• Optional thought: You might conclude by placing this section of the speech – and its effects – in context of the entire address.
• You may use Hansen as a source, but cite him if you do.
Mock Rhetoric Exercise
Your assignment is to write a one page persuasive speech on a topic of your choice. Load it up with as many rhetorical devices as you can – you have complete artistic license to be as silly as you want. When you are done, annotate the devices you have used (footnotes, marginal notes, or handwritten annotations are all fine). Review the notes from our class presentation for possibilities.
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