The Rhetorical Analysis and “Peer Profile” Assignment
During Phase 2, you will learn more about reading texts for what they “do” and practice analyzing texts for their rhetorical features. You will also practice creating different kinds of rhetorical texts that target and are designed for specific audiences. Among other small assignments, you will complete the second major writing assignment of our course, the Rhetorical Analysis Assignment.
Note: you should have access to all readings & all assignments every class (in print or on your laptop/phone). This is because we’ll likely refer back to previous assignments/readings.
Date
Homework Due BEFORE Class
In-Class Topics/Goals
Week 7 — Tuesday, 10/10 (Monday Schedule)
- Write 300 word rhetorical analysis of peer’s WLLN and upload to BB. Print TWO copies
- and bring to class or be prepared to exchange digitally.
- Phase 1 Reflection
- Assign Phase 1 Revisions
- Digital Portfolio & WordPress
- Selecting a peer narrative
- Scheduling interviews
Week 7 — Wednesday 10/11
- View video: “Write Profiles Like A Times Writer“
- Write and submit to BB Part 1 of your Phase 2 Rhetorical Analysis Assignment. Print and bring to class 2 copies (or bring your laptop with the latest draft saved).
- Interview questions and interview strategies
- The magazine “Profile” genre
- Workshop Part 1 drafts
Week 8 — Monday, 10/16
- Complete the interviews with your two peers (one where you’re the interviewer and the other the interviewee).
- Transcribe at least 250 words from the interview, capturing salient/interesting moments. Submit to BB.
- Analyze a Model Text
- In-class writing of Part 2
- Workshop in-class writing
Week 8 — Wednesday, 10/18
- Write and submit to BB a first draft of Part 2. Print and bring to class 2 copies (or bring your laptop with the latest draft saved).
- MEET IN COMPUTER LAB
- Workshop Model Text as class
- Workshop Part 2 drafts
- Review Phase 1 Feedback
- Revision/Editing Strategies
Week 8 — Friday, 10/20
- Revise and polish the final draft of Part 2 based on peer feedback. Then, write and paste your cover letter at the beginning of the document. Submit to BB.
- NO CLASS, of course
