DAILY ASSIGNMENTS
1. Study SAT Vocabulary Terms (Lists 3 and 4: ADVOCATE-IMBIBE); Students should review the following:
a. word definitions
b. related forms (family words)
c. parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)
d. synonyms and antonyms e. notes on how to distinguish the varied parts of speech.
In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [EV1]
2. Students should conduct a nightly/daily review of the rhetorical literary elements for non-fiction. For a complete list of terms, students may look on the back of the 2nd Quarter Pacing Guide. Students will be expected to adequate mastery and knowledge of ALL terms. They should employ the same study method that is suggested for the SAT terms. SUPRISE QUIZ IS FORTHCOMING!!! STANDARD [ER2]
ASSIGNMENTS DUE NEXT MEETING
3. Read the article William Bennett Should Apologize by Clarence Page and complete the following assignment:
Identifying Rhetorical Devices: Clarence Page Editorial
Pre-AP English I
Task: Using your knowledge of rhetorical elements, your notes, and the assigned editorial by Clarence Page (Florida Times Union, Oct. 4, 2005), please identify at least 15 rhetorical devices and several modes of development used. PLEASE USE and FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE AND MODEL.
Procedure:
1. On a separate sheet of paper, identify the paragraph by number, then select a specific example in which a rhetorical device or mode of development is being used.
2. In (parentheses), write why you feel the author used that specific rhetorical device or mode of development. BE SPECIFIC. SEE BELOW…
Paragraph 1:
First Person P.O.V.-“Growing up in a town some 40 miles upriver, I saw overwhelming evidence that the more accurate image…care forgot.” (This type of point of view is being used to provide the reader with a first hand account of images, sounds, and events that the writer experienced. This allows the reader to understand the events in the life of this one woman.)
3. In addition, you must also briefly indicate the main idea of the entire article by writing a short sentence or two explaining the author’s purpose.
4. Next, using several modes of development and rhetorical devices type a 150-200 word critical review of the article. Your entire review should address the following questions: Was Clarence Page’s editorial fair? What was his tone? Did he make a valid, convincing argument? You must provide support for your responses.
5. At the end of your review you MUST list all modes or development and rhetorical devices that you used in your review.
Evaluation: Your work will be evaluated based on the following:
1. Grammar (i.e. sentence structure, usage, sentence mechanics, spelling, etc.)
2. Format (i.e. double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font, title heading, word count at end of review, etc.)
3. Content (i.e. ideas are thought out, commentary is both subjective and objective, all comments and ideas are supported, etc.)
4. Organization (i.e. transitions and conjunctions are used, ideas are linked together, review has an element of fluidity, etc.)
Objective: You should be able to demonstrate your knowledge of rhetorical elements and modes of development, and your ability to identify examples of both in an assigned editorial. You should also be able to use the modes and devices in a short piece of writing.
Standards: ER2, 3; EW 1, 2, 3, 4; ESL 3
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, this should be completed without the help of a classmate.
4. Some students did not obtain a copy of Elie Wiesel's NIGHT...you are hereby reminded that you need this book ASAP. Please obtain a personal copy before next meeting.
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