DAY FOUR

Agenda(A) 12/5 (B) 12/6

Vocabulary Grammar Practice: write thesis statements and

outlines for rhetorical analysis essay using compare contrast

By the end of class today, we will begin writing thesis statement and outlining our compare contrast essays.

Vocabulary (A) 12/5 (B) 12/6

INTIMATE (adj.)

What does this word mean?

When would an author choose to use this tone? To achieve what purpose?Or to write in which form or genre?

Grammar (A) 12/5 (B) 12/6

Formatting your essay according to MLA style.

Rule #1: ALWAYS follow your instructor’s guidelines. Usually directions will be provided in the class syllabi or assignment rubric depending on the guidelines required for each instructor.

For your compare and contrast essay, use the following format.

Format: General Guidelines

Always use white 8.5” x 11” printer paper (no color!)

Double-space everything Use 12 point Times New Roman font Include a header with page numbers in the

upper right corner (page number on the first page is optional)

Use italics for titles not underlining Create a separate page for you Works Cited

references

Formatting the 1st page

Do not include a cover/title page Double space everything In the upper left corner of the 1st page, list your

full name, your instructor’s name, the course, and the date

Center the paper title. Use standard capitalization and do NOT use underlining, italics, quotes, or bold to emphasize that it is a title.

Create a header in the upper right corner and include your last name and page number (page number on the 1st page is optional)

Stokes 1

Lydia Stokes

Ms. Vannatter

AP Language/Composition

4 December 2012

Essay Title

Insert text in paragraph format.

Essay Assignment: Practice

For homework, you selected two texts to analyze is your compare contrast essay.

We will now practice writing a thesis statement for and begin outlining your essay.

Helpful Hint: If you have a difficult time developing your thesis statement, brainstorm the general outline for your essay first. Then go back and structure your thesis statement accordingly.

Compare-Contrast Brainstorming

What do the texts have in common?

What do the texts have different from one another?

Consider author/speaker, audience, purpose, mode, tone, and rhetorical strategies.

Outlines for a Compare Contrast Rhetorical Analysis Essay

Subject-by-Subject Point-by-Point

I. Introduction – Thesis Statement identifying the similarity and differences

II. Author 1

A. Rhetorical Strategy 1

B. Rhetorical Strategy 2

C. Rhetorical Strategy 3

III. Author 2

A. Rhetorical Strategy 1

B. Rhetorical Strategy 2

C. Rhetorical Strategy 3

IV. Conclusion - Restate thesis statement

I. Introduction – Thesis Statement identifying the similarity and differences

II. Rhetorical Strategy 1A. Author 1B. Author 2

III. Rhetorical Strategy 2A. Author 1B. Author 2

IV. Rhetorical Strategy 3A. Author 1B. Author 2

V. Conclusion - Restate thesis statement

Option 1: Subject-by-Subject Comparison

Discuss one subject fully then move on to the next subject. The sequence of details should remain the same when discussing each subject.

Example: Introduction: Even though Paine and Lincoln live in

differing time periods, they both rely on the rhetorical strategies logos, ethos, and rhetorical questions to reveal the need for a unified America.

Paine (Subject 1) Logos Ethos Rhetorical Questions

Lincoln (Subject 2) Logos Ethos Rhetorical Questions

Option 2: Point-by-point Comparison

Discuss one point for both subjects then move on to another point. Continue this process until you have covered all of your points.

Example: Introduction: Even though Paine and Lincoln live in

differing time periods, they both rely on the rhetorical strategies logos, ethos, and rhetorical questions to reveal the need for a unified America.

Logos (Point 1) Paine Lincoln

Ethos (Point 2) Paine Lincoln

Rhetorical Questions (Point 3) Paine Lincoln

Reminder: Thesis statement formula

Topic (subject of the sentence—This will usually be the piece(s) you are about to analyze)

Verb—analysis questions typically use either shift, juxtapose, or contrast

Directions (rhetorical strategies)—usually three reasons with adjectives to describe each

Qualifier (a subordinating conjunction)—something like “in order to,” “to reveal,” “to prove”

Universal Idea (abstract noun)—the overall meaning of the piece; relates to purpose

Homework:

Complete outline for rhetorical analysis essay

Reminder: Outline or Rough Draft of Rhetorical Analysis Essay