1. Mon. 8/29 JOURNAL CHECK TODAY
The University of Chicago won't cancel controversial speakers, and it "does not condone the creation of intellectual 'safe spaces' where individuals can retreat from ideas and perspectives at odds with their own.“
Journal about whether or not you agree or disagree with this statement and why.
Mon. 8/29 JOURNAL CHECK TODAY

2. The following paragraph has 93 words; the same message can be conveyed in less than Read the below passage, then re-write it, ensuring the most important ideas are stated, and it must be less than 35 words.
The thing about writing is that it is important in helping a person to communicate in a better and clearer way, as well as more directly and concisely. When teachers have students practice writing it is because it is for their own good, whether they realize it or not. Teachers will come up with writing assignments that will help students learn to say as much as possible and as thoroughly as possible without using too many words. That is one of the ways in which writing helps you to think more clearly and directly.
Monday Challenge

3. Tues 8/30 Your grades are updated with the Summer Read. Check them!
Colin Kaepernick (49ers) has made news for refusing to stand during the National Anthem. His reasoning is that America does not support its Black citizens.
Journal about the following perspectives. How would these groups respond to his protest? How is his protest effective and/or ineffective?
What’s the rhetorical situation of his argument?
Military and military families
Football fans
Racially diverse citizens
Others?
Response: Words
Tues 8/30 Your grades are updated with the Summer Read. Check them!

4. Importance of spelling

5. Classwork Tues. 8/30 Jamie Oliver TED Talk
Learning Goal: I will be able to analyze the author’s use of rhetorical strategies and how it helps convey the author’s purpose.
Classwork Tues. 8/30 Jamie Oliver TED Talk
Rhetorical Component
Evidence/Examples/Quotes from Video
Situation:
Exigence
Audience
Purpose
Appeals
Ethos
Pathos
Logos

6. What choices did Jamie Oliver make that you believe most impacted his audience regarding his message and why? Defend your response. ( word response) *I am coming around to check off this assignment*
You have 10 minutes to develop your response on your own.
Wed. 8/31

7. In your group, record examples & be prepared to share.
Wed. 8/31 Classwork Goal: I will analyze an author’s rhetoric and assess how it meets its purpose.
A) Writing Mode (narrative, informational, persuasive)
B) Rhetorical Situation (exigence, audience, purpose)
C) Rhetorical Appeals (ethos, pathos, logos)
D) Rhetorical Devices (Diction, Syntax, Fig language)

8. Explain the purpose of the article and which element you felt had the most impact in proving the author’s purpose. Give examples to support your response. What is the impact on the audience by utilizing the rhetorical element you are focusing on?
Classwork Reflection

9. FREEWRITE!
Rules: any topic, must keep writing the entire time, even if what you are writing is “I am drawing a blank, I am drawing a blank”
8 minutes!
Th/Fri 9/1-2