by Kristin | Aug 9, 2021 | Rhetorical Analysis, Teaching the Standards, Writing
No one EVER said teaching how to do rhetorical analysis was easy. In fact, it can be quite difficult! We know we need to teach our students how to analyze texts and critically think about how an author gets his/her views across, but making it straightforward for...
by Kristin | Sep 22, 2020 | Rhetorical Analysis, Writing
Teaching writing is tough! We live in a world with a multitude of resources available, but so many times, it’s just not enough. Students need simple ways to analyze rhetoric, and a rhetorical analysis essay outline is just the ticket! By simplifying the process...
by Kristin | Sep 20, 2020 | Reading Comprehension, Rhetorical Analysis, Teaching the Standards
Teaching with movies can be fun, yet tricky in the classroom. Maybe it is the end of the year with testing finally completed after weeks and weeks of state exams. Or maybe you are two days from Winter Break, and YOU just need a break… Instead of starting...
by Kristin | Aug 30, 2020 | Rhetorical Analysis
When it comes to Teaching Rhetorical Analysis, we need to start out teaching with a Rhetorical Appeals Definition. Rhetorical Appeals Definition: techniques and strategies used for a specific purpose in language (rhetoric) that focus on logic, emotion, and/or...
by Kristin | Jan 24, 2020 | Rhetorical Analysis, Teaching the Standards, Writing
Teaching satire is no joke! I know, ha ha! Honestly though, teaching satire can be an amazing journey for a teacher and his/her students. Who doesn’t love watching South Park or The Simpsons? Who doesn’t savor reading “Sending Grandma to the...
by Kristin | Jan 20, 2020 | Rhetorical Analysis, Writing
I am a big fan of requiring students to practice writing a rhetorical analysis essay. At first, it can be daunting. Even the word “rhetoric” can be difficult to explain at times. If you go step by step through the writing process, your students can master...
