Rhetoric: The Art
of Language
Day 1
 Vocabulary
The Art of
Language
Lit Circles: Individual Assessment
WA Exemplars & Scoring
Artful Language Unit Agenda
Stoic
Dissuade
Defiant
Stern
Maniacal
Emphasis
Painstaking
Gibberish
Fanatical
Infuriate
Artful Vocabulary
1. Stoic: indifferent; emotionless
2. Dissuade: persuade (to talk someone out of something)
3. Defiant: rebellious
4. Stern: strict; serious
5. Maniacal: insane
6. Emphasis: significance
7. Painstaking: detailed
8. Gibberish: meaningless language
9. Fanatical: over-obsessed
10. Infuriate: to anger
Lit Circles Individual Assessment
Explain what has happened in your lit
circle book thus far.
Evaluate Writing Adventure:
“Paret” Stylistic Analysis
Review prompt and rubric
Exemplars
 Score (2*4*6*8 & Comment)
 Number words in sentences
 Number sentences in paragraphs
Narrative on Writing
Think about a time you remember having a significant experience (or series of related experiences)
with writing, any kind of writing: composition writing, letter writing, or even writing your name.
Choose an experience that contributed to how you currently identify as a writer. Write a descriptive
essay that vividly describes this event, based on your actual memory—paint a picture with your
words.
This essay should be a personal narrative, with specific details describing the time and place, your
role in the incident, and what led up to the experience. Remember to use “showing” language that
enables your reader to feel as if they were there with you. Be sure to refer to all of the things that
happen in your memory in the same tense, whether that’s present tense (I look at the chalkboard) or
past tense (I looked at the chalkboard).
This assignment must be typed, double-spaced in Times New Roman 12 font, with one-inch margins.
The essay will be graded holistically according to the writing traits: ideas/content, organization,
voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions.
Workshop Draft (Typed) DUE: 11/24
INSTRUCTOR DRAFT DUE: 12/2
Reminder: Read Lit
Circle Book/
Narrative Workshop
Draft for Next Class
Day 2
 Vocabulary #2
The Art of
Language
Workshop Narratives
Rhetorical Analysis: The Haunting of…..”
Next Book Options
Final Lit Circle Meeting
Evoke
Expressive
Vivid
Perception
Empirical
Tolerate
Astonished
Impeccable
Witty
Essence
Artful Vocabulary #2
1. Evoke: to bring out
2. Expressive: descriptive; emotion-filled
3. Vivid: full of detail; bright
4. Perception: point of view; understanding of
5. Empirical: scientific; based on observation
6. Tolerate: to put up with
7. Astonished: amazed; shocked
8. Impeccable: perfect; flawless
9. Witty: cleverly humorous
10. Essence: fundamental nature
Narrative Workshop
Question Flood
Rhetorical Analysis
“The Haunting of Emile Griffith”
Ethos?
Pathos?
Logos?
 Angela’s Ashes
Next Book
Options
 I Have Lived a Thousand Years
 Nickel and Dimed
 Jarhead
 A Million Little Pieces
Final Lit Circle Meeting
Reminder:
Lit Circle Book Test
Next Class
Day 3
 Vocabulary #3
The Art of
Language
Classic Fiction Book Test
Check-in Books
Hysteria
Alliance
Intrigued
Exalted
Caper
Profound
Resolved
Brazen
Frivolity
Malodorous
Artful Vocabulary #3
1. Hysteria: uncontrolled emotion
2. Alliance: association (for mutual benefit)
3. Intrigued: interested; fascinated
4. Exalted: lifted up
5. Caper: foolish prank
6. Profound: deep
7. Resolved: determined
8. Brazen: bold
9. Frivolity: silliness
10. Malodorous: bad-smelling
Classic Fiction Book Test:
Style Focus
Reminders: “Writing”
Narrative Due Next
Class, Start Nonfiction
Book, Study Vocab for
Next Class
Day 4
 Reflection
The Art of
Language
Narrative Due
Artful Vocab.Test
Rhetorical Analysis
Reflection—
Self-analysis: how did your narrative turn
out? Are you pleased with the final draft?
What worked well for you in this
assignment? What was your biggest
challenge?
Turn in Narrative
Vocab Test
(study “stoic” through
“malodorous”)
Rhetorical
Analysis
Read all prompts
 Choose one to tackle
 Brainstorm response
Reminder: Read
Nonfiction Book
Day 5
 Modern Nonfiction Vocab
The Art of
Language
Passage Annotations
Writing Adventure
Exorbitant
Egregious
Ineffectual
Languid
Compunction
Contrite
Placid
Lackadaisical
Fortuitous
Conflagration
Lit Circle Vocabulary (Modern Nonfiction)
1. Exorbitant (adj): excessive
2. Egregious (adj): very bad
3. Ineffectual (adj): not effective
4. Languid (adj): listless; relaxed
5. Compunction (n): guilty anxiety
6. Contrite (adj): apologetic
7. Placid (adj): calm
8. Lackadaisical (adj): lazy; lacking effort
9. Fortuitous (adj): unplanned
10. Conflagration (n): fire
Passage
Annotations
Annotate passage
Discuss with team
Explain to class
Writing Adventure:
Rhetorical Analysis
Reminder: Read
Nonfiction Book
Day 6
Modern Nonfiction Vocab #2
The Art of
Language
Writing Folder/Fall Portfolio Evaluation
Multiple Choice Practice
Paradox
Impassive
Unencumbered
Cultivate
Hubris
Bereft
Temporal
Clandestine
Fiscal
Judicious
Lit Circle Vocabulary #2 (Modern Nonfiction)
11.Paradox (n): contradiction
12. Impassive (adj): unemotional
13. Unencumbered (adj): without burden
14. Cultivate (v): to improve; to refine
15. Hubris (n): arrogance
16. Bereft (adj): lacking; deprived (in/of something)
17. Temporal (adj): timely; of worldly matters
18. Clandestine (adj): secretive
19. Fiscal (adj): financial
20. Judicious (adj): using sound judgment
Self-Evaluation
Fall Portfolio:
Writing
Folder
Evaluations
 “Summer” Analysis
 Education
Argument
 Crucible Argument
 Observation
Exposition
 “Writing” Narrative
Shaw-Evaluation
Argument
Analysis
Exposition
Narrative
= 2000 points
Practice AP Multiple
Choice Exam
Reminder: Read
Nonfiction Book
Day 7
 Modern Nonfiction Vocab #3
The Art of
Language
Review Multiple Choice
Evaluate WA
Benign
Infallible
Insinuate
Belligerent
Tangent
Nonchalant
Mundane
Ambience
Cacophony
Emphatic
Lit Circle Vocabulary #3 (Modern Nonfiction)
21. Benign (adj): harmless
22. Infallible (adj): foolproof
23. Insinuate (v):imply
24. Belligerent (adj): hostile
25. Tangent (n): digression
26. Nonchalant (adj): casual
27. Mundane (adj):ordinary
28. Ambience (n):atmosphere
29. Cacophony (n):collection of harsh sounds
30. Emphatic (adj):dramatic
Review Multiple Choice
Evaluate Writing Adventure:
Rhetorical Analysis
 Round 1: Score
Review prompts & rubric
Exemplar
 Round 2: Score
 Round 3: Score
Evaluate Types of Sentences
Reminder:
Nonfiction Book
Test Next Class
Day 8
 Modern Nonfiction Vocab #4
The Art of
Language
Nonfiction Book Test
Rhetorical Analysis Review
Euphemism
Poignant
Lucid
Proclivity
Semblance
Gratuitous
Cynical
Articulate
Loquacious
Veritable
Lit Circle Vocabulary #4 (Modern Nonfiction)
31. Euphemism (n): polite saying
32. Poignant (adj): deeply affecting; moving
33. Lucid (adj): mentally clear; rational
34. Proclivity (n): natural inclination or tendency
35. Semblance (n): representation
36. Gratuitous (adj): unjustified; unwarranted
37. Cynical (adj): pessimistic
38. Articulate (v): to speak clearly
39. Loquacious (adj): too talkative
40. Veritable (adj): true; actual
Rhetorical
Analysis
“On Want of
Money”
Preview
S
2
4
6
8
LL H
AAA
“Company Man”
Brainstorm
response
Reminder: Finals are
next week
Day 9
 Modern Nonfiction Vocab #5
The Art of
Language
Vocab Contest
Argument & Analysis Review
Viable
Serene
Epitome
Virtually
Ingratiate
Perfunctory
Endearing
Apocalyptic
Imminent
Precocious
Lit Circle Vocabulary #5 (Modern Nonfiction)
41. Viable (adj): possible
42. Serene (adj):peaceful
43. Epitome (n): essence; embodiment
44. Virtually (adv): essentially
45. Ingratiate (v): to gain favor
46. Perfunctory (adj): routine
47. Endearing (adj):appealing; likable
48. Apocalyptic (adj):devastating
49. Imminent (adj):impending; unavoidable
50. Precocious (adj): advanced; gifted
Vocab
Contest
Day 10
 Bellringer
The Art of
Language
Argument Review
Analysis Review
Vocab Game
Bellringer Feedback
Which of the different types of bellringers from this
semester were the most helpful and beneficial to you as a
learner? Or, do you prefer to have a combination of skills to
practice? Please explain your choices.
 Vocabulary
 Writing Brainstorm
 Response & Impromptu
Vocab Quizish
(study “exorbitant”
through “precocious”)
Argument
Review
Brainstorm
Exemplar
Analysis
Brainstorm
Exemplar
Reminder: Study for
Final Exam