RHETORICAL STRATEGIES: PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT IN ESSAY WRITING
Review a variety of ways to develop an argument in a formal essay. These patterns will be further studied in class through The Act of Writing anthology and other handouts.
Read more about a variety of RHETORICAL DEVICES
Read more about a variety of RHETORICAL DEVICES
FORMALIST ESSAY WRITING
A formalist essay will consider a written work on its own, not considering aspects of the author's background, historical context, etc. In order to see how the work creates meaning on its own, we need to consider a variety of devices and how they are used to create meaning in the writing. To prepare a decent formalist essay, you might consider visiting this site.
GROUP POETRY FORMAL COMMENTARY
What is the poem about? Which devices work to create meaning within the poem? How do these devices do that?
Choose an area to focus on within your group; collectively prepare an oral commentary to explain your poem to the class.
Choose an area to focus on within your group; collectively prepare an oral commentary to explain your poem to the class.
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NARRATIVE ESSAYS
Act of Writing narrative choicesChoose one of the following essays to read:
"Growing up Native" - p. 32 Qs Structure #2; Style #3; Ideas #2, 4 "A Story of War and Change" - p. 40 Qs Structure #3; Style #3; Ideas #5-6 "Man, You’re a Great Player" - p. 44 Qs Structure #3; Style #3,4; Ideas #4 Alternate: "In the Trenches" - p. 13 Qs Structure #3; Style #2,6; Ideas #2 In your essay groups, discuss: a. what is the central focus / idea in this essay? b. how is this selection appropriately called an essay? c. in what ways does it differ from a traditional essay? |
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PROCESS ANALYSIS ESSAYS
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CAUSE & EFFECT ESSAYS
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Locate a topic to pursue for a cause and effect essay outline.
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COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAYS
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ARGUMENTATION & PERSUASION ESSAYS
BULLYING IN THE MODERN WORLD - Read Rita Schindler's "Thanks for Not Killing My Son" -->
You can also view a video interpretation below. - Read one of the other articles and plan a persuasive essay for the focus of bullying which you've chosen. Explain what the central issue(s) is in your opinion, and suggest what needs to happen in order to eradicate bullying in this case. Your response should be formed in a well organized, developed manner; some research will be required to help expand your range of appeals / patterns of development, and to make your essay more persuasive. |
Rita Schindler "Thanks for Not Killing My Son" Amanda Todd [cyber / social media bullying] Malala Yousafzai [women's rights] Gabriella Green [cyber bullying] Sisi Thibert [trans community] Mylon MacArthur [Indigenous community] |
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