MC Review (Princeton 2010 #2)
Look for:
PURPOSE
TONE
POINT OF VIEW
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Do this now: Look up at me and smile!
Agenda
Style in writing - my cousin's rant
Let's look at YOUR writing
Return essays
HOMEWORK: Using YOUR writing style, write a note or email to a friend in which you REACT TO and RHETORICALLY ANALYZE
paragraphs 1 - 10 of "Down at the Cross" (the big essay from
The Fire Next Time. (250 word minimum)
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
You'll be typing an essay today in Microsoft Word, but you have some choices.
Here they are:
1. RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: In "My Dungeon Shook," what is James Baldwin's purpose and how does he use rhetorical principles to achieve that purpose?
2. ARGUMENTATIVE: In The Fire Next Time, Baldwin writes of the great racial tensions and racial inequality that existed at that point in history. Today, some argue that because of the civil rights movement, the election of Obama, and a number of other "victories" for racial minorities, race is no longer an issue. Drawing from experience, observation, and reading, make a case for whether or not, or to what extent, racial tension and racial inequality remains a critical issue in America.
3. SYNTHESIS: Type up the synthesis essay you wrote Friday, making necessary changes.
You may WRITE or TYPE your response, but it is due AT THE END OF THE HOUR.
Tomorrow: Multiple Choice Exam
Here they are:
1. RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: In "My Dungeon Shook," what is James Baldwin's purpose and how does he use rhetorical principles to achieve that purpose?
2. ARGUMENTATIVE: In The Fire Next Time, Baldwin writes of the great racial tensions and racial inequality that existed at that point in history. Today, some argue that because of the civil rights movement, the election of Obama, and a number of other "victories" for racial minorities, race is no longer an issue. Drawing from experience, observation, and reading, make a case for whether or not, or to what extent, racial tension and racial inequality remains a critical issue in America.
3. SYNTHESIS: Type up the synthesis essay you wrote Friday, making necessary changes.
You may WRITE or TYPE your response, but it is due AT THE END OF THE HOUR.
Tomorrow: Multiple Choice Exam
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
22 March 2010
Do now:
1. Sit in an odd numbered column (#1 is closest to the hallway wall)
2. Clear your desk.
3. Take out a pencil or blue/black pen and two sheets of lined paper.
Agenda:
The Fire Next Time exam (exactly 45 minutes)
James Baldwin interview clip (10 minutes)
Homework: Copy down 5 key passages from "My Dungeon Shook" (include page, par #) and write a 2 - 5 sentence reaction.
Do now:
1. Sit in an odd numbered column (#1 is closest to the hallway wall)
2. Clear your desk.
3. Take out a pencil or blue/black pen and two sheets of lined paper.
Agenda:
The Fire Next Time exam (exactly 45 minutes)
James Baldwin interview clip (10 minutes)
Homework: Copy down 5 key passages from "My Dungeon Shook" (include page, par #) and write a 2 - 5 sentence reaction.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
The passage below i
s an excerpt from an email written by Mr. M. to his young son Evan "The Contradiction" M., who, after graduating from high school, decided to put off college, then left home to follow Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino on a worldwide book-signing tour. Read the email carefully. Then, in a well-written OUTLINE in a blog post (as a comment), analyze how the rhetorical strategies Mr. M. uses reveal his own values:
Little Dude-
I'm taking a lot of my time to write you but I'm not sure it's really worth it. I know people hate advice. I know people who want it don't listen to it. And I know that advice from parents is especially annoying because we're old and out of touch, and way too serious.
Still, part of me thinks that as knuckle-headed as you can be, you have some sense and recognize that I only give you advice because I care about YOU. So maybe, just maybe, you'll take it to heart.
Don't see me as "dad." I'm your buddy, your "dog," as it were. Your friend, but a real friend who cares about you. I want to guide you, not stop you.
Look, my childhood was full of bumps and bruises. It wasn't pretty. So of all people, you should listen to me because I can steer you clear of the things that might trip you up, might cause those bumps and bruises. Those same things that tripped me up.
I'm not gonna sit here and tell you how you'd basically be dead without me, or that you've never earned a dime for yourself. Also, I'm not trying to be like your mom and say, "I'm so worried about you Evan. You poor thing, you have no direction in life." You're better than that. And truthfully, I'm not convinced that my telling you all of this is gonna make you act right. I know you have what it takes to act right on your own.
I've always told you to apply yourself. Not because it's an obligation to me, but because it's, simply put, good for YOU. Necessary for you. Is there anything better than being more successful than your peers? Is there anything worse than looking around and seeing that all of your peers are MORE successful than you are? Think about it, if you end up being a loser it will be even worse for you because your parents have done everything in their power to make you succeed. You've had more opportunities than any other kids we know. Your dad is a famous author for crying out loud.
Don't get me wrong. You shouldn't just be successful to "beat out" others (even though it felt awesome to go to my high school reunion and look down on all of these low-lifes, working menial jobs, talking about the "good old days" in high school, when they had teeth and were skinny). You should also be excellent for the sake of excellence. If you're going to half-ass something, you might as well not do it at all. In fact, you look like more of a loser if you do something poorly than if you didn't do it at all.
Sincerely,
Dad
s an excerpt from an email written by Mr. M. to his young son Evan "The Contradiction" M., who, after graduating from high school, decided to put off college, then left home to follow Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino on a worldwide book-signing tour. Read the email carefully. Then, in a well-written OUTLINE in a blog post (as a comment), analyze how the rhetorical strategies Mr. M. uses reveal his own values:Little Dude-
I'm taking a lot of my time to write you but I'm not sure it's really worth it. I know people hate advice. I know people who want it don't listen to it. And I know that advice from parents is especially annoying because we're old and out of touch, and way too serious.
Still, part of me thinks that as knuckle-headed as you can be, you have some sense and recognize that I only give you advice because I care about YOU. So maybe, just maybe, you'll take it to heart.
Don't see me as "dad." I'm your buddy, your "dog," as it were. Your friend, but a real friend who cares about you. I want to guide you, not stop you.
Look, my childhood was full of bumps and bruises. It wasn't pretty. So of all people, you should listen to me because I can steer you clear of the things that might trip you up, might cause those bumps and bruises. Those same things that tripped me up.
I'm not gonna sit here and tell you how you'd basically be dead without me, or that you've never earned a dime for yourself. Also, I'm not trying to be like your mom and say, "I'm so worried about you Evan. You poor thing, you have no direction in life." You're better than that. And truthfully, I'm not convinced that my telling you all of this is gonna make you act right. I know you have what it takes to act right on your own.
I've always told you to apply yourself. Not because it's an obligation to me, but because it's, simply put, good for YOU. Necessary for you. Is there anything better than being more successful than your peers? Is there anything worse than looking around and seeing that all of your peers are MORE successful than you are? Think about it, if you end up being a loser it will be even worse for you because your parents have done everything in their power to make you succeed. You've had more opportunities than any other kids we know. Your dad is a famous author for crying out loud.
Don't get me wrong. You shouldn't just be successful to "beat out" others (even though it felt awesome to go to my high school reunion and look down on all of these low-lifes, working menial jobs, talking about the "good old days" in high school, when they had teeth and were skinny). You should also be excellent for the sake of excellence. If you're going to half-ass something, you might as well not do it at all. In fact, you look like more of a loser if you do something poorly than if you didn't do it at all.
Sincerely,
Dad
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