Mrs. Stevenson Smith’s English

As we review and analyze the Rhetorical Situation, consider the experiences you have with ‘argument’ every day! Continue to collect your visual arguments for the Weekly Homework assignments – DUE EVERY FRIDAY!(through Feb. 11th)

Our discussion about Aristotle’s Three Appeals will continue through next week (1/25). Do yourself a favor: Keep up with the reading!

Do you agree with the statement (and title of the text) “everything’s an argument”? What are your thoughts on the idea? Answer the question with clear evidence to support your viewpoint.

As we finish Chapters 1-5, “thinking rhetorically” should be a habit. As you watch every commercial, TV show, YouTube video,  or read a blog, a Myspace page, or even a book, Aristotle’s Trinity should automatically come to mind as you ask the question, “What is the argument?”

Read carefully the ‘yellow pages’ in the book which includes step-by-step instructions to writing a rhetorical analysis. Continually consider what your Human Experience Argument might be. In the next couple of weeks, you can expect to be doing more writing.

Any questions? Don’t forget you can comment here or email me.

OH, THE DRAMA! 

February 23rd  – Read  Aristotelian Elements of Drama Chapters 19, 20, &21

March 1st – Sophocles’ Oedipus the King

March 8th – Henrik Isben’s A Doll House

March 15th – Tennessee William’s Glass Menagerie

March 22th – Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman

April 4th – Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisen in the Sun

April 19th – Nilo Cruz’s Anna in the Tropics

April 22nd -  Begin Drama Unit

May 2nd – Drama essay DUE

Remember: Short Story Lessons begin March 5th and end March 28th (Spring Break is in the middle.)

Note: You have TWO essays due – one at the time you present your lesson and another due March 28th. NO EXCEPTIONS!

SEE SCHEDULE FOR HOMEWORK READING!!! BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS THE SCHEDULED STORY. 

Let’s see if we can get some dialogue going about ideas for the semester project…

What are you considering for your Human Experience Thesis?

Add a comment and let’s chat!!!

Welcome! Getting right down to business: The Initial Essay is due Wed. 2/13 in draft form. Be sure to use the links to the right for helping you write effectively. Don’t forget to use the criticisms and the Layers of Meaning to interpret and analyze the story. DO NOT SUMMARIZE. Remember, if you have questions, be sure to have read ALL material assigned before approaching me for help. Part of the responsibility in taking a dual credit course involves being prepared and respecting the instructors time. 

Anticipate the following and review your syllabus periodically:

Short story lesson guidelines

Human Experience Thesis project guidelines

Parent/Teacher conferences

Oh, the Drama! After we view Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, we will examine the elements of drama, discuss Aristotle’s definition of tragedy and the six elements he describes in the Poetics (c. 340 B.C.), and study a drama of your choice.

 Your required reading is “On the Elements and General Principles of Tragedy” by Aristotle on page 1650 of your text.

Also read Chapters 19, 20, and 21 as we will be discussing this material in class.

Thought 2 Think: Which literary criticism(s) apply to the play you are reading?

Dates to remember:

Drama Critique due Friday, December 7th.

HUMAN EXPERIENCE THESIS

Just a friendly reminder: consideration of your thesis presentation should be constant. Presentations will begin – December 19, 2007.

You will have a week of classtime to work on this project – December 10-14

. . . If you have any questions, ASK!

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