Day 4 (Aug. 31): Speech Hooks, Thesis Development, and “The Wanderer”

Objectives (write the Daily objectives in your “Objectives and essential questions” section of your binder). DRAFT effective hooks that will grab the audience’s attention and engage them in your topic. DRAFT a clear and concise thesis statement that expresses a stance on the topic and forecasts the direction of your speech. ANNOTATE and INTERPRET the Anglo-Saxon poem “The Wanderer” using SIFTT.

AGENDA Warm-up: Introduction to S.I.F.T.T. (Symbolism; Imagery; Figurative Language; Tone; Theme). Identify elements in popular culture (literature, film, music, television) Objectives and Essential Questions Developing a speech hook Developing a concise thesis The Anglo-Saxon poem “The Wanderer” Modern English (Listen and Close Read) Old English (Listen) Closure: Pair/Share S.I.F.T.T. items from warm-up with a partner.

Warm-UP: S.I.F.T.t Annotation Definition Example (from film, music, television, or literature) Symbolism A person, place, or object that is used to represent something else. Imagery Language that creates a vivid picture for reader’s and appeals to their senses. Figurative Language Language that communicates ideas beyond their literal meaning. Tone The writer’s attitude toward a subject. Theme An underlying message an author wants the reader to understand.

Hook your Audience

Hook Development POTENTIAL HOOKS Present a Provocative Statement Incite Curiosity Shock the Audience Tell a Story/Anecdote Quote an Influential Person Begin with a Captivating Visual Ask a (Rhetorical) Question Use the phrases “Imagine…” or “What If…” Hook Development Using your Anglo-Saxon topic from last class. Develop THREE varied hooks to introduce your topic. Write a brief hook related to your chosen topic.

Extemp continued from last class You will have 15 minutes to finish your topic and present a 60 second speech to your group Your speech must include: A Thesis 3 supporting points or ideas Remember! A Thesis should answer an essential question for your audience. For example, a short informational speech on Anglo-Saxon culture might answer the question “How was this culture unique?” or “What were the most impactful cultural norms?”

“The Wanderer” Read and Listen to “The Wanderer” (link on Canvas). "The Wanderer" is arguably the most famous and critically-debated Anglo-Saxon poem, and there are multiple interpretations of it. ... "The Wanderer" is also commonly read in conjunction with the poetry of Boethius. The narrative arc of the poem follows the Wanderer, a former warrior whose lord has recently died. Read and Listen to “The Wanderer” (link on Canvas). Close Read and Annotate (Double Entry Journal) using SIFTT

Listen to the Old English version of “The Wanderer”. CLOSURE Listen to the Old English version of “The Wanderer”. Identify words from the Old English version that you recognize or can interpret in context. “Look up” selected words from throughout the poem as audio plays.