Wednesday, August 17, 2022

ENC1101--Assignments due on March 6, March 10, and March 13 (all 2023). Assignments posted on February 27, 2023.


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 text. What was going on historically at the time the text was written? Google the date of the text. Then google the time period. (Write a few coherent sentences.)
  3. A quick summary of the text (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). Write the arguments in complete sentences. Provide textual support--quotes.
  5. An explanation of the structure/organization of the text and why it is effective (one paragraph).
  6. Supporting points (at least three) of the main argument or arguments. Explain how the supporting points help the main argument or arguments.
  7. Examples of effective rhetoric (at least three). Explain why effective. Write in complete sentences.
  8. Three connections (synthesis) to events happening today in America and/or around the world. Explain how and why you draw your conclusions. Write in complete sentences.
  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. Whenever possible, the answers to your questions should provide quoted textual support. All questions and answers should be complete sentences.
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