1. October 25 and 26

2. Today… Guidance Presentations Read “Speech in the Virginia Convention”; understand organization, rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques Turn in Organizer - Honors Brainstorm persuasive topics/share ideas Review outline/assignment.

3. Homework Have a topic to write a persuasive essay on Thursday/Friday. Write your thesis statement. Read your IR book. Final third of your IR book and analysis (in packet) due November 2 and 3. *Note date change! New book due in class on November 10 and 11. *Note date change! Academic: Free choice for books; Honors off the reading list. Honors: obtain a copy of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn