Reading: Tony
***Everyone needs to sign up for a reading slot on the sheet located at the back of the room.
"This I Believe" Reflection and DP update
Starter #8
Think about the last time someone persuaded you to do
something, buy something, or believe something.
What did that person do that was convincing?
-OR-
Think of the last time you persuaded someone. How did you convince your “audience”?
In pairs: Brainstorm all of the ways that you interact with persuasion
in your lives, both as persuader and persuaded.
What is rhetoric? Look up definitions (solo or partners) and then paraphrase in your own words.
Which professions require great rhetorical skills?
HOMEWORK
1. Begin reading "An Overview of Rhetoric" by James Herrick. For tonight, read through (including) page 7, the section called "Defining Rhetoric." Be prepared to define rhetoric and give some examples of rhetorical discourse.
2. Reflection/DP update (Due Friday; send DP link to me before class begins)