October 12

Agenda:

1. Independent reading

2. PSAT discussion

3. Analyze thesis statements and outline your essay

   1. Choose specific devices that spread throughout the ENTIRE essay (don't choose 3 devices that you only see in the first half)

   2. Avoid vague word choice

4. If time allows, begin working on your introduction paragraph

5. Introduction to Fall Rhetoric Project! :)

Homework:

• Introduction and first body paragraph due NEXT class

Upcoming dates:

• Individual quiz on October 18th

• Halloween Project due October 20th

• Rhetoric Test on October 22nd

• Rhetorical Analysis Essay Rough Draft due October 26th