Civil Action

October 23, 2019

Standards

RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.

Obj: I can determine author's point of view and purpose in a text.

I can analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance POV or purpose.

Starter

In your opinion, what responsibility do you have in regard to the health of the environment?

What responsibilities do the community and nation have in regards to the balance of nature?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Rhetorical Device 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: use of language that is intended to have an effect on its audience. Repetition, figurative language, and even rhetorical questions are all examples of rhetorical devices.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image you associate with rhetorical devices. 

Activity: 

1.  A Civil Action

With a partner, read and annotate A Civil Action on pages 244-246 of your Study Sync books. 

Together, complete the SOAPSTone handout.

We will use the ideas from your handout to discuss the excerpt.

2.  Civil Action Rhetorical Triangle

Based on your responses, we will collaborate on a rhetorical triangle for A Civil Action.

3.  Rhetorical Devices

Individually, you will draw, at random, a rhetorical device.

You will be responsible for defining the term, giving an example, and illustrating the ideas.

We will eventually have a gallery walk for the terms.

 During the gallery walk, write down terms and definitions that are unfamiliar.

4.  Shading the Earth

Read Shading the Earth on pages 249-251 of your Study Sync book. 

Individually, complete a SOAPSTone worksheet.

I will collect these for credit. 

Closure

What is one thing you learned about rhetorical devices today?