COURSE WORK

Here are descriptions of several assignments you will have multiple times throughout the school year. Furthermore, I will also post semester project or exam assignments here as well. Please contact me immediately if you have any questions, well before any due dates, since this is generally independent based work. This means we will discuss these assignments only briefly in class.

Literature Circle Guidelines
Literature Circle Parent Permission
Literature Circle Text Selections
Literature Circle Role Sheets
Writer's Journal Guidelines
Rhetorical Web Blank Worksheet
MLA Template
Essay Rubric
Argumentation Rhetorical Blank Web
Guide to Writing A Rhetorical Response

Intro Unit: Arguments are Everywhere
I designed this mini unit to get you comfortable using rhetorical terminology, able to identify basic components of argumentative texts, and hypersensitive to the types of arguments and claims surrounding you every day.

Presentation: Identifying Arguments
Intro Unit Assignment Sheet and Due Dates for Periods 6/9
Intro Unit Assignment Sheet and Due Dates for Period 7
Writer's Journal Reflection Assignment
"Inventing Arguments" Chapter One: Types of Claims
"Inventing Arguments" Chapter One: Types of Support
"Inventing Arguments" Chapter One: Types of Support Continued
"Inventing Arguments" Chapter One: Counterarguments, Concession, Qualifiers
Critical Reading Workbook
Argumentation Rhetorical Web
Everything's an Argument Chart
Everything's and Argument Chart Directions
Guide to Writing A Rhetorical Response
Rhetorical Response Grading Rubric
Rhetorical Response Example
Rhetorical Response Worksheet
"Tiger Mom" article
"American Kids" article
Annotated Bibliography Assignment Sheet
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Annotated Bibliography Example
Annotated Bibliography Template

Unit Two: Appeals in Visual Rhetoric
This unit dives into the more subtle, or hidden, messages in rhetoric, especially when it comes to visual components. Visuals pop up often along side rhetoric; just pick up a magazine or log on to your favorite website. Eye-catching of course, these visuals serve an important role in supporting the rhetorical purpose. We are going to pay attention the hidden messages in rhetoric as we explore advertising and profiles in mainstream America, focusing on appeals to need, emotion, value and character.

Unit Two Assignment Sheet and Due Dates for Periods 6/9
Analyzing Appeals Chart
Book Jacket Bio Activity
"15 Basic Appeals in Advertising" Article
"15 Basic Appeals" Last Page
Fowles Article Organizer
"Inventing Arguments" Chapter Two: Appeals
"You're Soaking In It" Article
"You're Soaking In It" Worksheet
"You're Soaking In It" Reading Worksheet
Picture Project
Picture Project Rubric
Picture Project Example One
Picture Project Example Two
Essay Options
"How Advertising Informs to Our Benefit" Article

Unit Three: Inventing Arguments
This unit dives deeper into the world of argumentation, the strategic rhetorical devices, and the idea generation and contribution to arguments established. You will have the opportunity to analyze strong arguments and use what you have learned to craft your own.

Unit Three Assignments (Periods 6/9)
"Letter From a Birmingham Jail" Full Text
Reading and Writing Assignments for "Letter..."