Tuesday,+November+29

Bell Ringer

 * In groups, look at the descriptors for the 4 point rubric. Score the student samples.
 * As a class, discuss the scores given for each of the student samples.
 * Using 3 colors, mark your [|point, evidence, and explanation] in your returned open response.
 * If you would like to revise your open response for a higher grade, you can do it before the end of Friday this week.

Text
Re-read the excerpt from //Confessions of a Flirt// by Mrs. Edward Leigh In small groups, discuss purpose and tone. Take note of rhetorical strategies you noticed.

Group Discussion
Share ideas on purpose, tone, and rhetorical strategies with the class. What are some particularly effective sentences, phrases, words, or structures?

Quiz
Log in to QuizStar and take the quiz on //Confessions of a Flirt//

Small Group Writing
With your small group, briefly outline a style analysis essay for this passage.

For Next Time...
Be able to share an outline with the class and briefly walk us through your idea of a style analysis essay for this piece. After this discussion, we will read some examples of released essays. You will then individually do a style analysis essay for this passage as a timed write.