11.5

=Today's Learning Goal:=
 * Define rhetorical devices.
 * Write a syntax paragraph for a rhetorical analysis of a given text.

=Task 1=
 * 1) 5 minute small group talk time:
 * Using your graphic organizer, share any nuggets you found.
 * Clear up any confusion.
 * 1) 30 minutes: write the introduction and syntax paragraphs for a rhetorical analysis
 * Begin with a tone thesis, and add 1-2 sentences of CM to flesh out your thesis.
 * Write a synthesis paragraph:
 * Begin with the topic sentence.
 * Write three chunks (CD-CM-CM)
 * Add a concluding sentence to wrap up your analysis of syntax.
 * Write with maturity:
 * Use precise, powerful words.
 * Succinctly convey your ideas.
 * Use a variety of mature sentence constructions.

=Task 2=
 * 1) Present and evaluate rhetorical devices videos.

=Task 3=
 * 1) Reflect on the project.
 * Submit your individual work logs via email (2010cafe19@gmail.com).
 * Include in your email a **reflection journal,** reflecting on the project. Please respond to the seven (7) questions. No one but you and me will read this journal entry. :)
 * 1) How do you feel about the final product? Are you happy with it? Anything you'd like to change or improve?
 * 2) How successfully did your group collaborate?
 * How well did you communicate with one another?
 * How well did you share the workload?
 * Were all members included in the brainstorming, planning, creation, revision of video?
 * How well did you manage your time?
 * 1) What did you, individually, contribute to the project?
 * How satisfied are you with your contribution?
 * 1) What problems did the group encounter, how did the group solve them, how well did the group work together to solve those problems?
 * 2) What did you most enjoy about the project? What did you least enjoy about the project?
 * 3) What did you learn? About yourself? About working in groups? About rhetorical devices/sentences?
 * 4) If you could change anything about the project, what would it be?