What can I use?

1. What can I use? Emotional appeal (pathos) – anecdote/charged words Logical appeal (logos) – common sense/statistics Be one of the audience (ethics – ethos) Rhetorical question Allusion Parallel expression Repetition w/synonyms – use in two or three sentences Simile Metaphor

2. New Topic – follow the process Write a speech to students who are always not doing work, sleeping, not bringing materials to class. Warn them of the results of their actions, what their behaviors are doing to others, what problems it will cause for themselves and family members, coworkers, fellow students, anyone associated. Persuade them to change their ways and what benefits will come their way by not being a slacker.

3. Identifying elements of persuasion • Obama speech • Ethos/pathos/logos • JFK Inaugural speech • Ethos/pathos/logos • Various rhetorical devices

4. Day 9, Sept. 7 • Let’s hear some speeches – next slide • New persuasive topic • Follow the process • TAP • Brainstorming/narrow choices • Write your claim/thesis statement • Write one body paragraph • Include rhetorical devices • Compound sentences

5. Day 8 Sept. 2 • Test – 1st period only • Collect test data • Finish the pink sheet – Developing ideas • New topic – practice brainstorming • Write a speech to students who are always not doing work, sleeping, not bringing materials to class. Warn them of the results of their actions, what their behaviors are doing to others, what problems it will cause for themselves and family members, coworkers, fellow students, anyone associated. Persuade them to change their ways and what benefits will come their way by not being a slacker.

6. Organize your thoughts • Directions: Write an essay that responds to the following prompt. Recently, parent groups have argued that certain books should be banned from school libraries because of their potentially harmful effect on children. What do you think? Should certain books be banned, or should children have the right to read what they want? Be sure to use supporting ideas, and back them up with specific details and statistics. Include three rhetorical devices. • T - TOPIC • A - AUDIENCE • P - PURPOSE

7. Day 7 August 31 • Timed writing practice – brainstorming • Abbott and Costello - Who's on First • Who is your audience? • It determines your word choice (diction) • avoids confusion • Finish Puritan Poetry and TEST • Anne Bradstreet/Edward Taylor

8. Use the brainstorming form Closing the Library • In order to save money, your principal is thinking about closing the school library, or media center. Write a letter to your principal persuading him or her to keep it open. Give as many reasons as you can to support your position. Be sure to use supporting ideas, and back them up with specific details and statistics. Include three rhetorical devices. • T - TOPIC • A - AUDIENCE • P - PURPOSE

9. Day 6 August 29 • GHSGWT practice • Read your personal ad • Nametag Question: • What emotions does Edna feel after learning to swim? Why is she so elated at having learned a basic skill? What does this foreshadow about her inevitable form of self-expression at the end of the novel? • Puritans – poetry and devices • Anne Bradstreet • Edward Taylor

10. Day 5 August 25 • Puritan Pretest Analysis • Nametag Question • Are Edna’s behavior choices a result of a stifling society or is she egocentric? • Consider her isolation behavior with her art. • What about her relationships with Robert and Arobin? Are her emotions for them a rebellion against society or is she just selfish? • Edna’s personal ad • Finish and type • read

11. Edna – She is who she is. • Partner up • Decide on ONE word that you would use to describe Edna Pontellier for each category listed below • Personality • Appearance • Behavior • Life choices • Interaction with secondary characters (antagonists) • Write it on the board.

12. Day 4 August 23 • Turn in Student Information Form – signed both sides • Organize notebook - Notebook check this week. • Puritan Pre-test • Finish test corrections – The Awakening • Nametag • Fold long – “hotdog” • Write/decorate your name – LARGE enough to read from across the room • On other side, print the name of a secondary character – an antagonist. • 2 things Inside: complete the first statement and answer the second question • _______________ (your secondary character) and I are alike in that we both… • Do you think Edna Pontellier immoral? Describe her choices and actions – give at least 3 specific instances from the story.

13. Day 3 August 19 • Turn in Student Information Form – signed both sides • Organize notebook • Notebook check next week. • Finish/Grade/Correct test – The Awakening • Nametag • Fold long – “hotdog” • Write/decorate your name – LARGE enough to read from across the room • On other side, print the name of a secondary character – an antagonist. • 2 things Inside: complete the first statement and answer the second question • _______________ and I are alike in that we both… • Do you think Edna Pontellier immoral? Describe her choices and actions – give at least 3 specific instances from the story.

14. DO YOU HAVE…? SECTIONS ALWAYS Paper and Pen - No Pencil No exceptions • A complete course resume (syllabus) and student information form? • Dividers for your notebook? • A calendar? • Bathroom passes? 1. Daily Calendar 2. Literature: All handouts, notes, quizzes, tests, etc. related to ANYTHING we read. 3. Grammar/Vocabulary: All graded and new practice sheets, worksheets; separate logically 4. Daily: Misc. handouts, journals, anything not related to literature 5. Composition: All writing notes and information, essays

15. Honors Amer LitDay 2 August 17 • http://doarenglish.wordpress.com/ • Syllabus/Student Info Form • Read it before signing; you are responsible for what’s in it. • Organize notebook/label dividers • Bathroom Passes • Test: The Awakening • Next class: bring the book

16. Day 1 August 15 • Next class – Have 3-ring Notebook/5 dividers • No need to check out a textbook • Summer Reading • Your 1st day gift: Summer Reading: Your choice novel essay • If you did not read, please don’t think you will fool me. I will not even grade it. You will receive a zero. NO RE-ASSESSMENT. • Next class – Test The Awakening

17. Expectations • Honors behavior only - No lying, no cheating • I enforce all school rules. Cell phones: I confiscate • No food, no drinks • Includes stepping into the hallway to finish after the bell rings • Always notebook paper – no spiral • Always use a pen – blue or black ONLY • No red, green, purple, etc. • Not acceptable: “This is all I’ve got.” • Some work (always essays) will be typed at home. • do not ask to “go print” when you walk into the classroom. • Take care of all printer issues at home • No excuses. You have 48 hours between classes, sometimes longer. Organize and use effective time management. • Waiting until the last minute will hurt your tremendously

18. Honors American Literature welcome