Tuesday,+January+24+(1A)

Timed Writing #3-1: 40 minutes
Write an essay in which you analyze the rhetorical strategies Roosevelt uses in his letter to his son. Support your analysis with specific references to the text.

Mini-Lesson: Argument Structure
Read pg.479-481 in your handout "Argument and Persuasion"

Major terms:


 * deductive reasoning
 * inductive reasoning
 * syllogismmedia type="custom" key="12192012"

Look at your column. Can you identify if the structure uses deductive or inductive reasoning? Syllogisms are not generally stated directly, but, if your column is a deductive argument, can you identify a syllogism upon which it is based? Add these ideas into your annotations.


 * Turn in your 2nd annotated column for feedback.**

Lit Circle 1 (10 Minutes)

 * //First Lit Circle General Discussion Topic: How would this book be classified?//**


 * narrative
 * biography
 * autobiography
 * memoir
 * self-help
 * inspirational
 * investigation/expose
 * persuasion/argument
 * analysis


 * //What characteristics led you to that conclusion? How is the author using language and structure to achieve purpose?//**
 * //You should also have notes and annotations ready for discussion. This should be evident in the video of your discussion.//**
 * Use a video camera to record your small group's discussion.**
 * Rubric [[file:BHS_SocraticSeminarRubric[1].docx]]**
 * Self Assessment**

Homework
Read and annotated "Cut" by Bob Greene. We will be planning an argumentative essay based on this.

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
 * Timeline: **

***‍‍‍Updated Lit Circle Dates

 * 1) Tuesday, January 24
 * 2) Monday, January 30
 * 3) Tuesday, February 7
 * 4) 10 DIDLS analysis journal entries - Monday, February 13