Now that you have finished reading Freakonomics, make an argument about the authors' voice in the text. What is unique about the voice? What tone does the text generate? Then, in a well-developed, concise paragraph, make an argument as to why this text needs to be taught in an AP English Language classroom. Think about our foundations of rhetoric and about the course's thematic setup. Once you have posted, you are not finished. You will need to engage in a lively conversation (and potential debate) with at least two other people from class on this message board. Your post is due by midnight, 3/13. Happy blogging! Visit this website at the Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality. Read through all of the images and their messages. Then, choose two images/graphs that you perceive to be the most important to note. In the comments section, express your rationale for why this image's message means the most to you. What does it explain? How does its message resonate with our current situation in America? What are we supposed to take away from this?
When you have posted your response, you are not finished. Comment on one other person's response with either a question, a well thought out comment, or a further observation. Responses that are simple or just agree with the person you are conversing with will not earn you full credit. Due, as always, on Sunday, February 28 at midnight.
Hello, you fabulous Lang-ers! After this week, you have become skilled rhetorical analysis writers.
1. Your task for this short week is to go to http://Google.com/Doodles. 2. Scroll through the years and find one that you feel is one you could write about in-depth. You will be doing a mini-rhetorical analysis of this image. 3. Complete AP PARTS for the Google Doodle you have chosen in your journals (don't post your AP PARTS--this just helps you plan out your analysis). 4. Then, determine what its purpose/argument is. Finally, determine what rhetorical devices this image is utilizing and what they say about the purpose/argument. 5. In the comments function, link us to your image (drop the URL into your comment) and write a stylistic short rhetorical analysis of your Doodle. 6. Once you have posted your comment, you are not done. Come back to the blog to comment on someone else’s Google Doodle Rhetorical Analysis. Feel free to add something you spot that the original poster may have overlooked. A second pair of eyes is always better than just one. If you are interested in what other people have said about Google Doodles, here is a cool article that someone compiled about a site's interpretation and opinion of the best ones Google has ever created. Happy Google Doodling! Due: Friday, January 22 at midnight (technically Saturday, but whatever). What up, Lang-ers? The video clip above is Mitt Romney's first political advertisement in the last election. Watch the political advertisement. Then, in the comments section, publish a posting that responds to the following three questions.
All blog postings need to be carefully constructed: well written, unique in thought, concise but packed with your ideas, and one that answers all of the parts of the prompt (remember: Know thy prompt!). There is no word count/page requirement, but you should be able to adequately answer all of the parts and not sound like a robot. This blog posting needs to take place by midnight, Friday, January 8. Happy blogging!
Now that you have finished reading Freakonomics, make an argument about the authors' voice in the text. What is unique about the voice? What tone does the text generate? Then, in a well-developed, concise paragraph, make an argument as to why this text needs to be taught in an AP English Language classroom. Think about our foundations of rhetoric and about the course's thematic setup. Once you have posted, you are not finished. You will need to engage in a lively conversation (and potential debate) with at least two other people from class on this message board. Your post is due by midnight, 10/11. Happy blogging! Hello, you fabulous Lang-ers! After this week, you have become skilled rhetorical analysis writers. 1. Your task for this short week is to go to http://Google.com/Doodles. 2. Scroll through the years and find one that you feel is one you could write about in-depth. You will be doing a mini-rhetorical analysis of this image. 3. Complete AP PARTS for the Google Doodle you have chosen in your journals (don't post your AP PARTS--this just helps you plan out your analysis). 4. Then, determine what its purpose/argument is. Finally, determine what rhetorical devices this image is utilizing and what they say about the purpose/argument. 5. In the comments function, link us to your image (drop the URL into your comment) and write a stylistic short rhetorical analysis of your Doodle. 6. Once you have posted your comment, you are not done. Come back to the blog to comment on someone else’s Google Doodle Rhetorical Analysis. Feel free to add something you spot that the original poster may have overlooked. A second pair of eyes is always better than just one. If you are interested in what other people have said about Google Doodles, here is a cool article that someone compiled about a site's interpretation and opinion of the best ones Google has ever created. Happy Google Doodling, and have a happy and safe fall break! Due: Sunday, September 20 at midnight! After we have read and discussed Truman Capote's In Cold Blood in depth, choose one of the following to develop a cohesive rhetorical analysis response about the text. 1. Capote’s In Cold Blood has been referred to as a “nonfiction” novel. What rhetorical strategies does Capote use in order to make it read more like a novel than just a straightforward nonfiction text? 2. How does Capote employ ethos, pathos, or logos in order to persuade the reader? And of what is he trying to persuade the reader? Is he successful? 3. Consider Capote’s voice in the narrative. (What person is it written in? Is he objective or subjective?) How does the voice used affect the book as whole? 4. Which rhetorical devices does Capote employ in order to create suspense in a book that really shouldn’t be suspenseful? 5. What tones are employed throughout, and which rhetorical devices are used to establish these tones? Post your cohesive response in the comments below. Once you have posted, please respond to at least one other person with your thoughts on their analysis. Hello happy rhetors! Let's continue to beef up our awesome rhetorical analysis skillz. Here's what you need to do this week to achieve full credit for this blog. 1. Read this article by Jen Doll in The Atlantic. Complete a rhetorical tri-ircle for this article. Do not post your tri-ircle (that would be hard to do). 2. Then, in a well-developed paragraph, complete a mini-rhetorical analysis identifying how Jen Doll crafts her argument of the misuse and deconstruction of the English language through her rhetorical appeals and use of rhetorical devices. 3. Once you have posted, you are not done. Come back to this blog and comment on someone else's posting, expressing your own interpretation, questioning his or her analyses, or suggesting changes to improve his or her writing. This will be due Sunday, 8/30 by midnight. What up, Lang-ers? The video clip above is Mitt Romney's first political advertisement in the last election. Watch the political advertisement. Then, in the comments section, publish a posting that responds to the following three questions.
All blog postings need to be carefully constructed: well written, unique in thought, concise but packed with your ideas, and one that answers all of the parts of the prompt (remember: Know thy prompt!). There is no word count/page requirement, but you should be able to adequately answer all of the parts and not sound like a robot. This blog posting needs to take place by midnight, Friday, August 21. Happy blogging! Ermagherd, wasn't talking to Jay Heinrichs the coolest moment ever for us? We will forever be indebted to him for his text, his stellar writing style, and most importantly, the time and energy he took out of his busy day to answer our questions and chat us up about rhetoric in the real world. In the comments below, discuss your experiences speaking with him. In addition, did you know that people have been stealing his book? Be sure to go to Jay's YouTube channel to check out the "Stealing Jay's Books" videos. Once you have understood the situation at hand, your task is to comment on this post by detailing what you feel Jay's main argument is and what tactics he is currently using to get the result he wants through these videos. THEN, you are to list two to three potential additional tactics or creative ideas for Jay to consider using to further his attack on illegal downloads. P.S. I'm totally going to send Jay this link so he can perhaps take a look at your potential solutions/ideas. Remember to email him a thank you note! Due by Friday, April 3rd at midnight. Have an amazing and safe spring break! Pick any technique from Thank You for Arguing and implement it this week in an argument with someone from class (partner up!). In your comment below, both of you need to explain who picked the argument and about what topic, but both of you need to express your technique in attempting to encourage the other partner to feel the way you do. Detail any hiccups, any issues, and how you remained calm, rational, and even a little manipulative (if applicable). Then, comment on someone else's argument rationale and explain how you might have approached their argument differently. Post by midnight, 3/13. As we talked about on Tuesday, there is colossal difference between a fight and an argument, according to Jay Heinrichs in Thank You for Arguing. This week you will pick an argument with someone in real life (via face to face discussion and not online discussion or via text message). Sorry folks, you will have to have a face to face conversation with someone, anyone before Friday. Spark a lively debate with this person and attempt to draw them over to your line of thinking using the techniques that Heinrichs illustrates in your text. Once you have had (and hopefully conquered) your argument, come here to: 1. describe the argument's purpose; 2. describe the tactics employed; 3. describe how the argument went (what went well, what went poorly, how you attempted to amend it); 4. finally, discuss with/comment upon/question at least one other person in the comments section. Post due by Friday, 3/6 at midnight. Happy arguing! Satire: A literary work that mixes social and/or political criticism with irony, humor, even absurdity in an effort to point out the failings of a particular political system or human nature. The satirist usually hopes the criticism will bring about some kind of change. Elements commonly found in a satire: -irony (sarcasm) -understatement -hyperbole -parody/mockery -humor/wit -double entendre Your assignment for this week is to write your own modest proposal using the elements listed above. Choose an issue that you have either experienced in school, work, general society, and propose a modest change. Your response should be well-developed, creative, and showcase your satirical charm. Remember: satire, though sometimes biting and harsh, does not need to be always. Due Sunday @midnight (technically Monday morning, 2/22) Read "A Modest Proposal" in your Patterns for College Writing textbook. Then choose one question from below to answer in the comments in depth. Finally, respond to someone else in a well-developed response. All of these questions require deep thought. Be sure that your paragraph response is well-developed enough. We are practicing analysis here. 1. How does Swift want the reader to view the speaker? What features best describe the “persona” he adopts? 2. Note Swift’s diction in the opening paragraphs. IDENTIFY examples of influential diction or charged/loaded words. EXPLAIN their purpose. 3. Swift’s speaker explains the anticipated results BEFORE revealing the actual proposal. Explain the rhetorical purpose of such a strategy. 4. For each of the classic appeals (ETHOS. LOGOS, PATHOS), indicate two examples from the first 4 paragraphs. Which one is the speaker’s primary appeal? WHY do you think this? 5. Taking careful note of the diction of paragraph 12, with words such as “dear” and “devoured,” explain the rhetorical strategy at work. 6. At the end of paragraphs 3 and 32 may be seen as breaks from Swift’s ironic voice. Explain how that may be the case, and IDENTIFY ONE other place where Swift’s voice breaks through that of his persona. 7. Read paragraphs 1-6 of Swift’s satire. Drawing from this section, write a paragraph in which you explain how Swift’s ironic persona uses rhetorical strategies to prepare the reader for his proposal. I know, I know--you are psyched to be home, as am I. But the show must go on because we have a lil' exam coming on May 14th. This should be painless. You were supposed to have part II of Nickel and Dimed read by today anyway, so let's dish about "Scrubbing in Maine." On your own, develop ten thought-provoking questions about part II (topics can include Barbara's persona, her writing style, the depiction of issues within different states, income inequality, stereotypes, or anything else you want to discuss). Ask one of these questions in the comments, then return to respond to someone else's question.
Reminders: pay attention to spelling and grammar, as you are graded on these posts as independent work on your writing and thoughtfulness. You may want to type in Microsoft Word or on a Google Doc, spell check and grammar check thoroughly, then post when you are confident it reflects your best work. Responses to one another should be well-developed. "Sup Bruh?," though indicative of your rad buddy-buddy friendship, just doesn't cut it. Pretend you are corresponding to impress. Bring your ten questions to class tomorrow. Thanks for being champions of the English Language. And hey, at least we can lounge in PJs while doing this. See you on the blog comments! Visit this website at the Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality. Read through all of the images and their messages. Then, choose two images/graphs that you perceive to be the most important to note. In the comments section, express your rationale for why this image's message means the most to you. What does it explain? How does its message resonate with our current situation in America? What are we supposed to take away from this? When you have posted your response, you are not finished. Comment on one other person's response with either a question, a well thought out comment, or a further observation. Responses that are simple or just agree with the person you are conversing with will not earn you full credit. Due, as always, on Friday, February 13 at midnight.
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