May 18-May 22
English 2 Digital Learning Activities
Day One
Title: Rhetoric
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Google Classroom Instructions: This week, we will analyze the words an author uses to persuade his/her audience. The term “rhetoric” covers a variety of ways that writers use words and images to persuade you to agree with their argument. Rhetoric applies not only to writing but also to advertising and politics; occurring not just in the printed word but on TV also. Complete instructions and tasks can be found in the Google Slide presentation.
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Links to Assignments:
Google Slide Deck: Rhetoric
Notetaking: Rhetoric Guided Notes
Skills Practice: Rhetoric Identification Practice
Day Two
Title: Author’s Use of Rhetoric
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Google Classroom Instructions: Using what you have learned about rhetoric, read “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer, and analyze how rhetoric is used to support the author’s point of view. Complete instructions and tasks can be found in the Google Slide presentation.
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Links to Assignments:
Google Slide Deck: Author’s Use of Rhetoric
Vocabulary: Into the Wild Vocabulary Day 2
Guided Reading: Into the Wild Guded Questions
Analysis: Into the Wild_Author’s Use of Rhetoric
Day Three
Title: Into the Wild Analyzing Rhetorical Techniques
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Google Classroom Instructions: Using what you have learned about rhetorical devices, reread the text, Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer. You will analyze how Krakauer uses specific words to persuade his/her audience. Complete instructions and tasks can be found in the Google Slide presentation.
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Links to Assignments:
Google Slide Deck: Into the Wild_Analyzing Rhetorical Techniques
Writing: Into the Wild Quick Write
Graphic Organizer: Into the Wild_Analyzing Rhetorical Techniques
Day Four
Title: Analyzing Rhetorical Devices
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Google Classroom Instructions: Rhetoric is used in everyday life to influence the decision we make. Complete the activities to deepen your understanding of rhetoric in different forms of media. Use all the information that you have gathered this week to support your ideas. Complete instructions and tasks can be found in the Google Slide presentation.
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Links to Assignments:
Google Slide Deck: Analyzing Rhetorical Devices
Graphic Organizer: Advertisement Commercial Response Sheet
Analysis: Coronavirus Lockdown Protests_USA Today Editorial
Scavenger Hunt: Rhetorical Scavenger Hunt Day 4
Day Five
Title: Constructed Response: Rhetorical Analysis
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Google Classroom Instructions: Using what you have learned about rhetoric and rhetorical devices and citing strong textual evidence, write a response to the prompt. Use information from the article to support your analysis. Complete instructions and tasks can be found in the Google Slide presentation.
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Links to Assignments:
Google Slide Deck: Constructed Response: Rhetorical Analysis