PART I: Rhetorical Situation CONTEXT (will require brief research) Who is the author/what is the author’s profession/background? In which source text was the reading published/printed/produced? originally What is the date of publication? original Identify one or two significant historical circumstances of the text’s production. STRUCTURE Identify how and where the author(s) employs obvious (e.g., headings, subheadings, lists, labels, bullets, etc.) subtle structural cues (e.g., subject transitions) or Identify any narratives (stories, anecdotes) state their purpose. and Identify any figurative language (e.g., metaphors, allusions, personification) state its and purpose. PURPOSE What is the purpose of the work (e.g., argument, narrative, commentary, etc.) how and does the author identify that purpose? Identify and explain the audience as stated (or implied) by the author: original intended Identify the pronouns that the author uses identify to whom the pronouns and refer (i.e., who is who and to whom?). Identify four words or phrases that you used to identify the audience. Identify words or phrases (not prepositions) that are repeated “the,” “a/an,” throughout the text and explain how they relate to the text’s main idea. MAIN IDEA State the topic (noun): the main idea in one sentence (must include an active verb): PART II (You must write 300 or more words here, excluding quotes.) CENTER OF TEXT one or two lines that are central to your understanding of the text (punctuate and cite as Quote direct quotation in MLA Style, with a signal phrase) explain why those lines are central. and YOUR REACTION TO THE TEXT With what do you associate the text? What is your emotional reaction to the text? Why do you think you react as you do? #HASHTAG Create a social media hashtag for this text that directly relates to the text’s main idea. Rubric: Reading Part I - Rhetorical Situation Part II - Reader Response Rating Responses to Part I are 70% or more Writer completes all sections and writes a minimum of 300 Credit complete and thoughtfully answered words (excluding quotes) in Part II responses. Responses to Part I are less than 70% Writer fails to complete all sections and/or writes less than No Credit complete and/or lack thoughtfulness. 300 words.
PART I: Rhetorical Situation CONTEXT (will require brief research) Who is the author/what is the author’s profession/background? In which source text was the reading originally published/printed/produced? What is the original date of publication? Identify one or two significant historical circumstances of the text’s production. STRUCTURE Identify how and where the author(s) employs obvious (e.g., headings, subheadings, lists, labels, bullets, etc.) or subtle structural cues (e.g., subject transitions) Identify any narratives (stories, anecdotes) and state their purpose. Identify any figurative language (e.g., metaphors, allusions, personification) and state its purpose. PURPOSE What is the purpose of the work (e.g., argument, narrative, commentary, etc.) and how does the author identify that purpose? Identify and explain the original intended audience as stated (or implied) by the author: Identify the pronouns that the author uses and identify to whom the pronouns refer (i.e., who is who and to whom?). Identify four words or phrases that you used to identify the audience. Identify words or phrases (not “the,” “a/an,” prepositions) that are repeated throughout the text and explain how they relate to the text’s main idea. MAIN IDEA State the topic (noun): the main idea in one sentence (must include an active verb): PART II (You must write 300 or more words here, excluding quotes.) CENTER OF TEXT Quote one or two lines that are central to your understanding of the text (punctuate and cite as direct quotation in MLA Style, with a signal phrase) and explain why those lines are central. YOUR REACTION TO THE TEXT With what do you associate the text? What is your emotional reaction to the text? Why do you think you react as you do? #HASHTAG Create a social media hashtag for this text that directly relates to the text’s main idea. Rubric: Reading Part I - Rhetorical Situation Part II - Reader Response Rating Responses to Part I are 70% or more complete and thoughtfully answered Writer completes all sections and writes a minimum of 300 words (excluding quotes) in Part II responses. Credit Responses to Part I are less than 70% complete and/or lack thoughtfulness. Writer fails to complete all sections and/or writes less than 300 words. No Credit
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