ENC1101: Assignments for the Week of April 6, 2020

Please read every post very carefully (twice if needed). There may be a lot of important information in each post.

You will read all of the speeches listed at the bottom of this post. Take notes on the main argument, important points, and examples of effective rhetoric. For each text, provide the following (You will need to use Google to research biography and historical context):

1. Information about the author--a few sentences. (Use Google.)
2. The historical context of the speech. What was going on in America at the time the speech was given? Google the date of the speech. Then google the time period. For example, "Important historical events in 1801 America" (Jefferson's speech).
3. A quick summary of the speech (a paragraph or two; paragraphs should be at least seven sentences).
4. The main argument or arguments (approximately three, but will vary depending on the speech).
5. An explanation of the structure/organization of the speech and why it is effective (one paragraph).
6. Supporting points (at least three).
7. Examples of effective rhetoric (at least three). Explain why effective.
8. Three connections (synthesis) to events happening today in America and/or around the world.
9. Create five questions about the text (as if you were a teacher). Also include the answers. If an "opinion" question, state your own opinion. Answers need only be a sentence or two.

• Due Tuesday, April 7: Huey Long: "Every Man a King" https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/EveryManKing.pdf
• Due Thursday, April 9: Margaret Chase Smith: "I Speak as an American" https://americanrhetoric.com/speeches/margaretchasesmithconscience.html
• Due Friday, April 10: Barbara Jordan: "I Have Finally Been Included" https://americanrhetoric.com/speeches/barbarajordanjudiciarystatement.htm 

Use the following post, to help you better understand and analyze political rhetoric: https://scholarmulhern.blogspot.com/2018/05/ideasthemessubjects-in-presidential.htm

Remember that you are required to do all the assignments (you are a college student). Not all work in this class is graded. I will tell you when and if to upload particular assignments. Do not send me assignments until I ask for them. If I do ask you to send an assignment, you will be directed to upload through Canvas. I could ask you to upload an assignment by 11:59 p.m. the day it is due or any day after that. Type all assignments. Create backup copies of assignments. Always save your work in case I ask for a particular assignment at any time in the future. Check this website at least twice daily (9:05 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) for announcements and assignments.

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Be well.