Two-Chunk Analysis and Group Project Organization

How Brutus is going to feel after Antony's done speaking
and rise up in rage and mutiny.

Today's Goal: Write a formal two-chunk paragraph analysis of Antony's use of rhetorical appeals when speaking at Caesar's funeral.

The Plan:

1. Read!
2. Chart devices that Antony uses
3. Write a two-chunk paragraph in your English Journal
4. Introduction to PSA Project

Your Two-Chunk Assignment:

Using the following Topic Sentence, write a two-chunk paragraph that discusses Antony's use of rhetorical appeals.

 Thesis:

Antony uses Aristotle's rhetorical appeals to convince the Romans to trust him over Brutus and the conspirators.

Use this thesis to help you make a topic sentence.

Your topic sentence might look like this:

One of the most effective rhetorical appeals that Antony employs is ______(ethos/logos/pathos).

How do I cite Shakespeare’s work?

Antony begins his speech with the words, “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; /I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him” (III.ii.82-83).

Homework:

• Read your book
• Make sure you have the contact information of everyone in your PSA Project Group (seriously, this is important).

Justifying your Actions...

Today's Goal: Analyze the ways in which Brutus uses rhetorical strategies to defend his actions toward Caesar.

The Plan:

1. Read!
2. Read and annotate Brutus' speech to the Romans after Caesar's death
3. Write! (in your English Journal)

English Journal Questions (There are 4. Take your time on these.):

1. What argument is implied in Brutus' speech? What is Brutus' goal/purpose? 
2. Which appeal (ethos/logos/pathos) does Brutus use most effectively? How? Why?
3. Give an example of a rhetorical device (rhetorical question/ repetition/circumlocution/etc.) that Brutus uses, and explain which rhetorical appeal (ethos/logos/pathos) it supports. How does the device use make that appeal more effective?
4. How does Brutus introduce Antony before he speaks? What is the purpose of stating that Antony has been allowed to speak "by our permission?" (III.ii.64).

HOMEWORK/Important Dates to remember:

• Vocab Root Practice: CLICK HERE for the Vocab Root CHRON Slides
• Finish revising your essay before tomorrow night (Tuesday) at midnight. (Also, if you haven't turned it in on turnitin.com, you should probably do that. There are only a couple of you.)
• Complete the writing from today. You should have had time in class. If you didn't finish, you're still responsible for that.
• Vocab Root Quiz on Friday
• Book Love Book Review due Monday, November 16 on turnitin.com by midnight.

A SIDE NOTE:

If you rate yourself below a 5 in your English Journal, that means you should go back to your English Journal and turn it into a 5. It's not final until it's graded! Know this before the end of the trimester, and use it to your advantage.

Brutus and Cassius

Today's Goal: A first read of the Act One exchange between Brutus and Cassius in order to identify and interpret rhetorical devices, rhetorical appeals, and the purpose of Cassius' speech.



The Plan:
1. Read!
2. Vocab Test (18 minutes)
3. Read the text together (it's on paper). Annotate SO MUCH.
4. Answer a few questions on this Google Form

The amount of homework you get for this weekend depends entirely on how well you are on-task today. Remember this.

CLICK HERE for a list of tone words!!

A couple notes:

• Your books should be the first thing on your desk when you sit down. Don't even open your computer until you have a book out.
• Once you finish a book, start a new one.
• No, I haven't graded your essays yet. You will get an email when I assess it. You will not get a "score" yet because it's not about the score. First, you must focus on your areas of strength and weakness.

HOMEWORK:

1. Turn in your Book Review on Turnitin.com before midnight tonight.
2. Complete this Google Form.