Monday, March 30, 2015

Pre-20th century American primary document Rhetorical Analysis Essay

Use this document to guide you through the writing process for this essay.  We will write this essay in class.  If absent, this should be completed for homework, due before leaving for break, or via email by Thursday, 4/2.


TUESDAY:
Choose American primary source document
Read and annotate this document
Consider historical context and significance of this piece (research may be conducted here, if needed).  Record this info. in notes form.
Analyze this author's use of language (stylistic choices, diction, tone, arrangement, syntax) used to impart meaning to the audience.  Record this info. in notes form.

WEDNESDAY:
Plan out this essay, and begin drafting.
Consider elements of VOICE, ORGANIZATION, WRITING CRAFT, & EFFECT/IMPACT while writing (see rubric for more explanation) 

THURSDAY:
Complete drafting of this essay and share with others in the editing process.
Final draft is due at the end of this class period.

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