What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursAssessment
Students will write an essay and receive feedback. The bulk of the essay will be written in class (one part at a time.) Once students have completed and revised their draft, they will be able to submit it to the teacher on outschool for additional feedback. Students will receive feedback on whether their thesis is defensible, how well they developed specific evidence and commentary, the effectiveness of the counterargument, and their writing style. While students are encouraged to submit their final draft for additional feedback, it is not mandatory, as students will be given verbal feedback in each class as they participate in the class discussion and writing process.Class Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
Intermediate Level
Rhetorical analysis is the study of nonfiction, especially speeches, letters, essays, and articles. This class is designed for students taking AP Language and Composition, though it may be a good fit for students in Pre-AP or Honors English classes. In this class, students will learn about the rhetorical situation and rhetorical choices. Students will apply this knowledge to an essay which will include a thesis statement, evidence, and commentary. Class Participation Students will be encouraged to respond to questions by typing the answers in the chat or unmuting to share their work. The content of this class will build, so if students miss a class, they will likely want to watch the recording or complete the work from class. Students will be given Google Slides that they can use as notes. The teacher will screen share as needed during class. In this class, students will: *learn what the rhetorical situation is and how to identify its components in a prompt *learn what rhetorical choices are and how to identify them in a passage *learn how to outline an essay to create a line of reasoning *learn how to write effective thesis statements, body paragraphs, and conclusions Fall 2024 Dates: September 14-October 12 October 16-November 13 Please note that for lessons 4 and 5, we will begin the lesson with an overview of the skills and then students will have time to write their own responses. Given that students write at different rates, some students may need to/want to finish the paragraphs outside of class. Feedback During lessons 1-3, students will receive feedback on their responses throughout the lesson. For example, students may be asked to type a response in the chat, and the teacher will give verbal feedback on the responses, offering praise and suggestions for improvement if needed. Once students begin writing the essay, they will receive individual feedback when they are ready. The teacher will be checking students' progress at each phase of the writing process. Students may choose to submit their final draft/revision of the essay up to one week after the final class to receive additional feedback from the teacher.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to analyze a nonfiction passage and write a rhetorical analysis essay.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introducing the Rhetorical Situation
In this lesson, students will learn the six components of the rhetorical situation and how to identify this information in the prompt.
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Identifying Rhetorical Choices and Annotating the Text
In this lesson, students will learn to identify rhetorical choices and will practice annotating the rhetorical choices within the passage.
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing Outlines and Thesis Statements
In this lesson, students will learn how to outline their line of reasoning and how to construct a defensible thesis point
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Writing Effective Body Paragraphs
In this lesson, students will learn how to embed evidence and develop commentary within a body paragraph.
60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Live Group Course
$30
weekly or $150 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
1-12 learners per class