S E P T E M B E R 3 0 – O C T O B E R 1
DAILY INTRODUCTION
HOMEWORK
Formal Writing Due Next Class
Class Forum #4 due Sunday,
October 4, 2015
Standard: Define four (4) characteristics that would enable you to stand out from your peers when
applying for your dream college.
Honors: Read posted article pertaining to increased college
admissions standards over the previous decade What three (3) traits will make
YOU will stand out against your competitors?
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RATIONALE:
•Period 1: 28%•Period 3: 28%•Period 4: 18%•Period 5: 43%•Period 7: 44%•Period 8: 43%
This means:34% of you answered correctly, and
66% of you DID NOT
ACT QOD
Lee’s first anvil cost him $100, and four months later, he paid $75 for an additional implement—a vice—from Cornell University in New York. This important tool also made its way back to Michigan in the back of Lee’s 4-H bus
A. NO CHANGE B. it’sC. its’ D. the
This stands for IT IS or IT HAS,
because it’s a CONTRACTION!
IT’S VS. ITS
This DOES NOT.
IT’S
ITS
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ASCERTAIN
Pronunciaton: [ass-sir-tane]
Definition:(1) to learn with
certainty or assurance(2) to determine
Synonyms:AuthenticateCorroborateSubstantiate
Part of Speech: Verb
Sentence:Since I’m not a very
good liar, most people usually find it easy to ascertain when I’m being dishonest.
SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD
QUIZ: YOU HAVE 30 MINUTES
FORMAL WRITING GUIDELINES/ RUBRIC
SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD
O C T O B E R 2 ( A - DAY ) & O C T O B E R 5 ( B - DAY )
FORMAL WRITING DUE
REMEMBER:
This is 25% of your FINAL GRADE this
quarter!
EXPECTATIONS:
• YES… this paper needs to be TYPED• YES… I want you to use a specific font: 12 point TIMES NEW ROMAN• YES… You need to DOUBLE-SPACE• YES… You need to use 1” MARGINS
1. Cover Page2. Typed
Paper3. Reference
Page4. Peer
Analysis5. Rough
Draft
COVER PAGE
Your NameDate the paper is due
Ms. Alicia HymanEnglish III or English III Honors
Critical Analysis
“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”Critical Analysis
ASSIGNMENT DIRECTIONS
Questions to THINK about:• How does Edwards
use rhetoric to persuade his audience?
• What is the purpose of his sermon?
• Which particular rhetorical devices does Edwards utilize?
• What is the effect of each rhetorical device?
Consider also how Edwards organizes his sermon. • How and when does he introduce
different ideas? • Is there a climax of the speech? • Why is the ending effective? • What are the costs or benefits of
heeding (or not heeding) Edwards' advice if you are a Puritan?
Consider the following in your analysis: repetition, imagery, allusions, and the three persuasive appeals: Ethos, Logos, Pathos
IN TEXT CITATIONS
Should ALWAYS look like:
Direct Quote:
“Quote” (Edwards, 1741).
Indirect Quote:
Paraphrased Statement (Edwards, 1741).
INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
In the sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, Jonathan Edwards (verb) that (explain topic addressed in sermon). The minister (supports or develops) this claim by (list the three rhetorical devices you plan to discuss and a brief summary of their relevance to the topic addressed in the sermon).
FOUR BODY PARAGRAPHS
Then, Edwards (explain how and why uses the next rhetorical device). (Include specific example from the text to support your previous statement – use in text-citations to inform the reader where you found your information. Include a sentence explaining why this quote is the most relevant to your rhetorical device).
First, Edwards uses (list your first rhetorical device and explain how and why he uses the first rhetorical device). (Include a specific example from the text to support your previous statement – use in text-citations to inform the reader where you found your information. Include a sentence explaining why this quote is the most relevant to your rhetorical device).
BP 1 BP 2
FOUR BODY PARAGRAPHS
Edwards’ purpose is to (explain author’s purpose in writing this sermon) in order to (explain what the author wants the audience to do or feel as a result of this sermon– use in text-citations to inform the reader where you found your information. Include a sentence explaining why this quote is the most relevant to your rhetorical device).
Toward the end of his sermon, Edwards (explain how and why uses the final rhetorical device). (Include specific example from the text to support your previous statement – use in text-citations to inform the reader where you found your information. Include a sentence explaining why this quote is the most relevant to your rhetorical device).
BP 4BP 3
CONCLUSION
This sermon is significant because (explain why this sermon is significant to the author’s audience and its contribution to the Puritan community).
REFERENCE PAGE
Reference:
Edwards, Jonathon. (1941) "Jonathan Edwards: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (full Text,
1741) - " Http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?
article=1053&context=etas. N.p., 1741. Web.
NEXT CLASS: PEER EDITING
For full credit for next class, you will need to: Be on time Have your “final
paper” ready to submit
Have multiple colored pens or pencils with you.
Be awake
O C T O B E R 2 ( A - DAY ) & O C T O B E R 5 ( B - DAY )
FORMAL WRITING DUE