Wednesday, September 4, 2013

An Overview of Rhetoric

Goals for the day:
1.  Be able to define rhetoric and give examples of rhetorical discourse.
2.  Understand and apply the three main "vertices" of the Rhetorical Triangle.


Starter 9:  In your own words, define rhetoric and give 3-5 examples of rhetorical discourse.

Reading:  Izzy
Please remember to give Izzy feedback on Edmodo:  comments, reactions, questions, etc.



Share definitions of "rhetoric."
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/rhetoricdefinitions.htm



Mini-lesson:  An Overview of Rhetoric



The Rhetoric of animashighschool.com
Go to AHS website and determine the following components of the rhetorical triangle.
What is the message?
Read between the lines:  What message is being transmitted by AHS’ website?
Who is the communicator (AKA “rhetor”)?
Is the message credible?  What makes it credible?
Who is the audience?
What values, beliefs, and/or experiences  must the audience hold for the message to be effective?



HOMEWORK
Read Herrick article, through p 17, you may STOP at the header ; Complete the first three pages of the Reverse Outline, again you may STOP at RHETORIC AS AN ART.  Due tomorrow (Thurs)

TIB Reflection/DP update, due Friday.