“No Name Woman” and Rhetorical Strategies

Mr. Josefino Rivera, Jr.

AOSR: AP Language and Composition

September 30, 2010

Homework Revise “No Name Woman” Essay based on:

– Peer feedback

– New knowledge of rhetorical strategies Upload to turnitin.com

– “No Name Woman” Essay: Revision

Today’s ObjectivesTo provide peer feedback to your “No Name

Woman” essays.To understand, apply, and present assigned

“rhetorical strategies”

Rhetorical Analysis Essay

Maxine Hong Kingston reflects on the life of her aunt, a relative who committed suicide after giving birth to an illegitimate child. Write an essay analyzing how Kingston’s language conveys her attitude toward her aunt.

Peer FeedbackLine-UpStep 1: Trade your rough draft with a partner.Step 2: Annotate it with the following marks:

– * for interesting ideas– ? for unclear ideas– E for more specific/persuasive evidence needed– C for more explicit commentary needed

Step 3: After you annotate, please write the following at the end of the rough draft:– 2 things the writer does well– 2 suggestions for improvement

“Analyzing Language”

Rhetorical Strategies Diction and connotation Syntax Figurative language Imagery Tone

Rhetorical Strategies

You will be divided into groups Each group will be in charge of learning

and understanding a rhetorical strategy You will create a poster that defines the

strategy clearly, provides an example from “No Name Woman,” applies the strategy to a slogan, and provides a visual image.

Roles

Facilitator: Read the directions and make sure everyone in the group is participating

Resource Manager: Procures the necessary materials for the assignment and the poster; manages the group’s time.

Recorder: Designs a mock-up poster that must be cleared by Mr. Rivera first.

Reporter: Presents the poster to the class. N.B. If you are a group of three, the Resource

Manager and Recorder will be the same person.

Resources

Task Card (same for everyone) Resource Cards (different for each group) Poster Paper Materials Bin Time: 30 minutes