Starter 9.24: What is the relationship between rhetoric and the Animas River Spill?  How do you see rhetorical discourse as playing a role in shaping people's perspectives on the situation?

Discuss in Groups

• Is literature rhetoric?
• How do we come into contact with rhetoric in our daily lives?
• When are we practicing rhetoric in our daily lives?
• What professions mandate great rhetorical skills?

The Rhetoric of Animas High School

Using the AHS website (and the school report), determine the following components of the rhetorical triangle:

What is the "message"?

• Read between the lines:  What is the AHS website trying to communicate?

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 have for the message to be effective?

Powerpoint:  RHETORIC AS A TYPE of DISCOURSE

"I Have a Dream"  (full text of speech)

Listen intently and annotate for the characteristics of rhetorical discourse that Herrick outlines in his article. 

What are the components of the Rhetorical Triangle?
1.  What is the message?
2.  Who is MLK Jr.?
3.  Who is the audience?
4.  What is the purpose?
5.  What is the historical context?

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Herrick Article for Monday
• Reverse Outline