Thursday,+January+26

= = =Essential Question: How do the values of sports affect the way we see ourselves?=

Timed Write (40 mins)
Read the article by Rick Reilly titled "The Biggest Play of His Life." Then write an essay in which you analyze the rhetorical strategies Reilly uses to convey his message. Support your analysis with specific references to the text.

Looking at the Argument Prompt
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Read and Respond:
In "Cut" columnist Bob Greene addresses the significance that being cut from a sports team can play in one's life. He asserts that being cut can motivate children to become more successful. With your group, write an outline of an essay in which you agree, disagree, or qualify.

//Think about... Will you use deductive or inductive reasoning? Will you frame your argument around a basic syllogism? How will you address appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos?//

Columnist Evaluation Dates
Column 1- Wednesday, January 18 Column 2- Tuesday, January 24 Columns 3 & 4- Thursday, February 9 Evaluation on Blog/ Turn in Portfolio including 4 annotated columns and print copy of blog post - Friday, February 17 ==‍***‍‍‍‍‍Updated Lit Circle Dates ==
 * Timeline: **
 * 1) Tuesday, January 24
 * 2) Monday, January 30
 * 3) Tuesday, February 7
 * 4) 10 DIDLS analysis journal entries - Monday, February 13