“We Choose to Go to the Moon” Task Analysis

Group Annotation Use different color highlighters to indicate ethos, pathos, and logos Circle words that appeal to the emotions or indicate tone Annotate and label as you go along Identify imagery – What is it an example of?

Paragraph 1 Imagery/Literary Devices Repetition Juxtaposition Word choice/diction (circle) Pathos (highlight)

Paragraph 2 Repetition Diction/word choice (circle) Rhetorical questions Allusion Pathos (highlight)

Paragraphs 3-5 Repetition Pathos (highlight) Ethos (highlight) Imagery/Literary Devices

Paragraphs 6 & 7 Logos (highlight) Imagery/Literary Devices Allusion

Paragraphs 8 & 9 Pathos (highlight) Imagery Repetition Word choice/diction (circle)

SOAPSTone Complete the following tasks as a group: Complete the SOAPSTone Graphic Organizer for the speech. Write an introductory paragraph for the SAT essay

SAT Essay prompt Write an essay in which you explain how President Kennedy builds an argument to expand and move forward with the United States’ space program. In your essay, analyze how Kennedy uses one or more of the features listed above (or features of your own choice) to strengthen the logic and persuasiveness of his argument. Be sure that your analysis focusses on the most relevant aspects of the passage.

Sample Introductory Paragraph #1 In the article “Why literature matters” (2005) Dana Gioia expresses that American arts have changed and that many people are beginning to no longer read. He argues that intellectual abilities are decreacing. Gioia expresses reasoning, includes evidence, and establishes word choice. His purpose is to encourage more people to begin reading again in order to improve their intellectual level. He targets everyone essentially as his audience. 

Sample Introductory Paragraph #2 In the article, “Why Literature Matters” by Dana Gioia, Gioia makes an argument claiming that the levels of interest young Americans have shown in art in recent years have declined and that this trend is a severe problem with broad consequences. Strategies Gioia employs to support his argument include citation of compelling polls, reports made by prominent organizations that have issued studies, and a quotation from a prominent author. Gioia’s overall purpose in writing this article appears to be to draw attention towards shortcomings in American participation in the arts. His primary audience would be the American public in general with a significant focus on millenials.

Sample Body Paragraph #1 Gioia also uses comparisons between people who don’t read and people who do. He states that poor reading skills ranked second among hourly workers and that 38 percent of employers complained that local schools inadequately taught reading comprehension. Those statements may accomplish two things: scare any parent reading this passage in that their child may not be getting a good education, and inspire his audience to not be one of the people that their employer is displeased with. Just from that statement, Gioia has captured the attention of parents and any other individual that is insecure about their literary skills as well.

Sample Body Paragraph #2 Through his article, Gioia implements fearful diction to express his concern that America’s future is in the hands of those who are less informed and comprehending of situations; economic and social. By labeling the diminished percentage of those who read as “worrisome” and “troubling” Gioia is able to convey the negativity of the lack of literacy. Upon reading the article, and mulling over how Gioia feels about America’s current reading levels, a reader is inclined to acknowledge that illiteracy is detrimental to American society and something that needs to be repaired; the point Gioia was trying to impose.

Assignment: Assume that you taking the SAT, and you have been given JFK’s speech to analyze and write your essay on. Write an introductory paragraph for your essay. (Include the SOAPS points) Write one body paragraph for your essay. Due at the end of class tomorrow.