During this module, you'll dive deeper into the details of nonfiction texts to better understand the methods writers and speakers use to make their voices heard. Here are some of the key concepts you'll work on:
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central idea
text structures
text features
denotation
connotation
figurative language
reference materials
rhetorical appeals
rhetorical devices
author's purpose
opposing arguments
2.01 - Deciphering Central Ideas
2.01 - Deciphering Central Ideas
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Quiz: Complete the 2.01 Deciphering Central Ideas quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 2.01 Guided Notes
Additional Resource: Text Structure Reference Sheet
Additional Resource: Text Features Reference Sheet
2.02 - What's It All About?
2.02 - What's It All About?
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Written Assessment: Complete the 2.02 What's it All About? assessment. Identify the speech you selected for this assessment and answer the questions about your selected speech. Submit your completed assessment to the 2.02 What's It All About? in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 2.02 Guided Notes
What to Submit: 2.02 What's it All About? assessment
Rubric: 2.02 What's It All About? Rubric
Speech Options: You will select ONE speech and read it. You will complete the 2.02 assessment based on the speech you choose.
Additional Resource: Text Structures Reference Sheet
Additional Resource: Text Features Reference Sheet
2.03 - A Way with Words
2.03 - A Way with Words
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Quiz: Complete the 2.03 A Way with Words quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 2.03 Guided Notes
Additional Resource: "A Plea for the Oppressed" speech
Additional Resource: Figurative Language Guide
Additional Resource: List of Tone Words
Additional Resource: List of Mood Words
2.04 - Appealing Rhetoric
2.04 - Appealing Rhetoric
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Quiz: Complete the 2.04 Appealing Rhetoric quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 2.04 Guided Notes
Additional Resource: Rhetorical Appeals Help Slide
Additional Resource: Rhetorical Literary Devices Guide
2.05 - Opposing Viewpoints
2.05 - Opposing Viewpoints
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Written Assessment: Complete both charts in the 2.05 Opposing Viewpoints Assessment . Then, submit your completed assessment to 2.05 Opposing Viewpoints in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 2.05 Guided Notes
What to Submit: 2.05 Opposing Viewpoints Assessment
Rubric: 2.05 Opposing Viewpoints Rubric
Additional Resource: 2.05 Help Video
Additional Resource: 2.05 Scaffolded Assignment Support
2.06 - Writing with Style Discussion Based Assessment (DBA)
2.06 - Writing with Style Discussion Based Assessment (DBA)
DISCUSSION BASED ASSESSMENT:
DISCUSSION BASED ASSESSMENT:
DBA: Review your understanding of the concepts you learned in this module. Look over your submitted quizzes and assessments and take note of your successes and challenges. Then, contact your teacher to schedule and complete the DBA. Please have your notes with you for the discussion.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Study Guide: DBA Study Guide
2.07 Honors - Be an Effective Philanthropist
2.07 Honors - Be an Effective Philanthropist
This is an honors lesson. If you are not completing the course for honors credit, please skip and proceed to the next lesson.
This is an honors lesson. If you are not completing the course for honors credit, please skip and proceed to the next lesson.
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Written Assessment: Complete the 2.07 Honors Be an Effective Philanthropist assessment. (1) You will locate and research a local, national, or global charitable organization. (2) You will then write a speech to persuade an audience that your charity is a worthwhile organization to help. (3) Lastly, you will reflect on your use of rhetorical appeals, devices, and figurative language. Once you have completed all 3 parts, submit your assignment to the 2.07 Honors Be an Effective Philanthropist in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 2.07 Honors Guided Notes
What to Submit: 2.07 Honors Be an Effective Philanthropist assessment
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