We’ll start with a little passage from F451 to get us going (”My grandfather ran off the V-2 rocket film” pg. 157) and talk a bit about what he’s going on about.

Then, we’ll take some time to peer edit each other’s work. You’ll need two readers.

Reader #1: Check the form for the body paragraphs. Is there a clear thesis, topic sentence, quote set-up, quote, and commentary? If not, tell the reader what’s missing.

Reader #2: Comment on the commentary. Does the writer do a good job of connecting the quote to the topic sentence? Also, check for any gramatical or mechanical errors.

After a bit of time to work, my next plan is to take a look at the Poetry Out Loud anthologies. and…

Individually, choose 4 lines of poetry that you like. Write them down on the subway cards provided, making words bigger or smaller as necessary for emphasis or meaning. Do a little sketch or drawing to the side to give the poem a bit of visual impact. Then, we’ll try to memorize our lines. Here’s the anthology.

HW: Finish Criticize This papers October 14th.

So, we’ll start out getting back the quizzes and luxuriating in our newfound feelings of brilliance. We’ll see how long they last.

Then, I want to look at 2 sections of “Letter” to get our rhetorical analysis brains in gear.  Paragraph 14. Paragraphs 20-21.

Now, it’s peer editing time.

Reader #1: Check to see that  1) it’s clear what sections of the Letter are being discussed 2) what strategy is being identified 3) that  the grammar and mechanics are reasonably correct

Reader #2: Analyze the depth of analysis of the passages. Does the writer do a good job of explaining not only what the strategy is, but also the reasoning behind that strategy and its effectiveness or connection to other parts of the letter. Does the writer go beyond the obvious and delve into 2nd and 3rd order thinking.

Then, I plan on giving you time to work.

HW: Papers due on Thursday.