Lesson 35

Daily Agenda 1. Review Argument 2. Claim and three appeals in “TSA” article 3. Identify other examples of rhetorical devices 4. Classic Model of Argument 5. Timed Writing Process

CLAIM TSA guidelines for inspection are inconsistent and have many safety precautions that contradict other precautions. ETHOS PATHOSLOGOS FIVE ADDITIONAL DEVICES 1. “Over the years…” shows that Granderson has traveled often and has the EXPERIENCE of TSA inspections. 1.DICTION: “Granderson uses the word “groped” to show how violated he felt.

Classic Model of Argument  The Hook  Claim  Evidence  Concession  “To be fair, I can see some reason for their caution. After all…..harm us.”  Refutation  “we’re so wildly inconsistent…laugh”  Conclusion

The Timed Writing

By the time students enter high school, they have learned about many moments in history that have influenced our world today. Think about a moment in history you studied and consider its importance. Write a composition in which you discuss a moment in history. Share its importance in today’s world. Be sure to support the moment with details and examples. 1. Discuss – a moment in history 2. Share – its importance 3. Support – details/examples Annotate the Prompt

Brainstorm Possible Answers 9/11 Security -airports -amusement parks -sporting events The moment -4 planes -2 NYC -1 Washington -1 Pennsylvania Patriotism -American flags -pledge of allegiance -flags in restaurants Recognition of dead Economy -airlines -hotels Restaurants -Tourist attractions Suffering -widow -widowers War -Iraq Lots of bombing/deaths -Osama

Choose the Order of Your Response 9/11 Security -airports -amusement parks -sporting events The moment -4 planes -2 NYC -1 Washington -1 Pennsylvania Patriotism -American flags -pledge of allegiance -flags in restaurants Recognition of dead Economy -airlines -hotels Restaurants -Tourist attractions Suffering -widow -widowers War -Iraq Lots of bombing/deaths -Osama

Detect Errors Before Turning in Draft  Reread your essay  Fix 1 st draft errors

The Timed Writing and Time Management

Minute 1 Annotate the Prompt  Read the prompt and think about your response.  Make sure you understand what is being asked.

Minutes 2 through 5 Brainstorm and Choose Order  Brainstorm ideas  Take a position  Make sure the thesis is specific instead of too broad.  Develop an outline – use the blank space under the prompt.  Determine order.

Minutes 6 through 22 Draft your essay  Using the outline as a guide – begin writing.  Suggested 400 words  Use paragraphs  Make sure your essay makes sense.

Minutes 23 through 25 Detect and correct errors  Read your essay  Proofread for errors  Do you need to add transitions?

The Rubric

THESIS & EVIDENCE ORGANIZATION & PROGRESSION USE OF LANGUAGE SENTENCE STRUCTURE GRAMMAR & USAGE The Rubric

Be prepared to write a timed-writing response during Lesson 36.