Rhetorical Analysis
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the prompt and…
1. Circle directive verbs and underline what you
are asked to do.
2. Number the verbs in a logical order.
3. Draw a box around the intended audience if
stated and identify sources.
4. Create a "Do/What Outline“ directly on the
prompt.
5. Compare with someone next to you.
6. Share.
Unpack the Prompt Think Pair
Share
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Silently to YOURSELF:
Read the piece about philosophical assumptions and circle
the key terms below as you read.
In Cornell Notes below the paragraph describe and /or
define the key terms:
1.Writer’s Argument
2.Assumptions
3.Warrants
4.How to interrogate (question) an argument
5.How to examine a text’s values or ideology
6.Binaries
7.Write a two sentence summary of the importance of
assumptions in examining a author’s values and
ideology.
Author’s values/ideology- philosophical assumptions
Read aloud A, B, C, and D Introduction
Criteria.
2. Underline the adjectives and verbs
describing each category and underline
the “what”.
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Criteria for Rhetorical Analysis
Introduction
ANNOTATE IN THE MARGINS:
1. Number the sentences in the
introduction for easy reference.
2. What is the purpose for the essay?
3. What are the author’s credentials?
4. What is the title of the author’s article.
5. How will the writer of the essay analyze
the article?
Analyze example introduction
Describe the purpose of a rhetorical
analysis essay in your own words.
2. Summarize the parts of a rhetorical
analysis essay introduction paragraph;
what is important to include?
3. Relate and Apply: In a sentence, what
is one opinion of the author of
Generation Me? Be sure to include her
proper credentials.
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Reflection Ticket