Today I will be able to:
1.Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structure an author uses in his or her exposition or argument, including whether the structure makes points clear, convincing, and engaging.
AGENDA
1. Independent Reading
2. Journal: Focus: Patrick Henry Speech at the Virginia Convention
Look back the speech (pg. 276) from yesterday,
What kind of appeals does Henry use to convince Virginia to begin to prepare for war with Great Britain?
Provide an example(s)
Explain how these appeals help Henry to achieve his purpose.
3. Review Patrick Henry's speech go over questions 5-11
4. Read and annotated Barak Obama's 2014 Democratic Convention speech.
Answer questions 1-5
This afternoon,
1. Continue drafting your speech --using the Outline
Outlines are due by Thursday
2. Optional USA Test Prep
Announcements:
- The Optional USA Test Prep is a Medium Test. You may use this grade to replace any grade in the Reading category. You will NOT be able to submit this assignment LATE! It is due by 11:59 PM
- Instructional Support Day is back TOMORROW --sign up using the form on CTLS
- Speeches start next week
- Make sure that your assignments are completed by the due dates