Unit 1: Analysis
Lesson Materials: PowerPoint Presentation
Lesson Objectives: 1. Discuss what evidence could be appropriate for an analysis paper; 2. Complete a Peer Review For Content Organization and Rhetorical Situation
Connection to Major Paper/Project: This lesson offers the opportunity to receive feedback from an audience of peers. You have the opportunity to review your rhetorical analysis and other analyses to generate more persuasive evidence
Connection to Course Goals: This lesson will help you identify credible sources and engage with the multiple perspectives of these sources. The lesson also provides you with an opportunity to engage with one step of the writing process and value the research part of the range of (nonlinear) steps in the writing process.
Activities:
- Content Organization and Rhetorical Situation (CORS) Handout: We will go over the content section of the peer review handout and clarify what to look for in a partner’s paper. Ask any questions you may have about the handout. Use the peer review handout to guide peer review in class, and to guide your own revision outside of class.
- Use any remaining class time to implement revisions. Ask any questions you may have; otherwise, use this time for in-class writing on your research project.
- If we have enough time, we will do this activity: Rhetorical Analysis Through Evidence Speculation: Using this evidence speculation activity handout, discuss the specific criteria for acceptable evidence for this type of writing. Work in small groups or pairs and then share out based on your observations.