PARADOX is not always "easy" to understand and/or put into words...not because we do not understand the contradiction, but because we have a difficult time explaining the contradiction and the truth together. Why am I even telling you this? You will soon discover the "WHY" when we engage in rhetorical analysis during the WEEK of 13 February. View this video/power-point and share your reactions when we meet on Monday(G Band) and on Tuesday (A and B Band):
Paradox Slide Show
Please click on the above link for the accompanying "audio" - you will understand my request for you to do so. (The video posted below does not have the audio.)




Rhetorical Precis
Rhetorical Precis Frame
Rhetorical Precis: Description and Examples
Rhetorical Analysis: Graphic Organizer
Rhetorical Analysis Devices Card
SOAPSTone

Thursday, 16 February: Timed Write-Synthesis Essay?

Friday, 17 February: SAT Vocabulary Test List 16 (If you are going on the LMGHS Supervised Field Trip, you must make arrangements to take this test prior to your departure.) We will continue with the Rhetorical Analysis of text.