S E P T E M B E R 3 0 – O C T O B E R 1

DAILY INTRODUCTION

HOMEWORK

Formal Writing Due Next Class

Class Forum #4 due Sunday,

October 4, 2015

Standard: Define four (4) characteristics that would enable you to stand out from your peers when

applying for your dream college.

Honors: Read posted article pertaining to increased college

admissions standards over the previous decade What three (3) traits will make

YOU will stand out against your competitors?

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RATIONALE:

•Period 1: 28%•Period 3: 28%•Period 4: 18%•Period 5: 43%•Period 7: 44%•Period 8: 43%

This means:34% of you answered correctly, and

66% of you DID NOT

ACT QOD

Lee’s first anvil cost him $100, and four months later, he paid $75 for an additional implement—a vice—from Cornell University in New York. This important tool also made its way back to Michigan in the back of Lee’s 4-H bus

A. NO CHANGE B. it’sC. its’ D. the

This stands for IT IS or IT HAS,

because it’s a CONTRACTION!

IT’S VS. ITS

This DOES NOT.

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ASCERTAIN

Pronunciaton: [ass-sir-tane]

Definition:(1) to learn with

certainty or assurance(2) to determine

Synonyms:AuthenticateCorroborateSubstantiate

Part of Speech: Verb

Sentence:Since I’m not a very

good liar, most people usually find it easy to ascertain when I’m being dishonest.

SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD

QUIZ: YOU HAVE 30 MINUTES

FORMAL WRITING GUIDELINES/ RUBRIC

SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD

O C T O B E R 2 ( A - DAY ) & O C T O B E R 5 ( B - DAY )

FORMAL WRITING DUE

REMEMBER:

This is 25% of your FINAL GRADE this

quarter!

EXPECTATIONS:

• YES… this paper needs to be TYPED• YES… I want you to use a specific font: 12 point TIMES NEW ROMAN• YES… You need to DOUBLE-SPACE• YES… You need to use 1” MARGINS

1. Cover Page2. Typed

Paper3. Reference

Page4. Peer

Analysis5. Rough

Draft

COVER PAGE

Your NameDate the paper is due

Ms. Alicia HymanEnglish III or English III Honors

Critical Analysis

“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”Critical Analysis

ASSIGNMENT DIRECTIONS

Questions to THINK about:• How does Edwards

use rhetoric to persuade his audience?

• What is the purpose of his sermon?

• Which particular rhetorical devices does Edwards utilize?

• What is the effect of each rhetorical device?

Consider also how Edwards organizes his sermon. • How and when does he introduce

different ideas? • Is there a climax of the speech? • Why is the ending effective? • What are the costs or benefits of

heeding (or not heeding) Edwards' advice if you are a Puritan?

Consider the following in your analysis: repetition, imagery, allusions, and the three persuasive appeals: Ethos, Logos, Pathos

IN TEXT CITATIONS

Should ALWAYS look like:

Direct Quote:

“Quote” (Edwards, 1741).

Indirect Quote:

Paraphrased Statement (Edwards, 1741).

INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH

In the sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, Jonathan Edwards (verb) that (explain topic addressed in sermon). The minister (supports or develops) this claim by (list the three rhetorical devices you plan to discuss and a brief summary of their relevance to the topic addressed in the sermon).

FOUR BODY PARAGRAPHS

Then, Edwards (explain how and why uses the next rhetorical device). (Include specific example from the text to support your previous statement – use in text-citations to inform the reader where you found your information. Include a sentence explaining why this quote is the most relevant to your rhetorical device). 

First, Edwards uses (list your first rhetorical device and explain how and why he uses the first rhetorical device). (Include a specific example from the text to support your previous statement – use in text-citations to inform the reader where you found your information. Include a sentence explaining why this quote is the most relevant to your rhetorical device). 

BP 1 BP 2

FOUR BODY PARAGRAPHS

Edwards’ purpose is to (explain author’s purpose in writing this sermon) in order to (explain what the author wants the audience to do or feel as a result of this sermon– use in text-citations to inform the reader where you found your information. Include a sentence explaining why this quote is the most relevant to your rhetorical device). 

Toward the end of his sermon, Edwards (explain how and why uses the final rhetorical device). (Include specific example from the text to support your previous statement – use in text-citations to inform the reader where you found your information. Include a sentence explaining why this quote is the most relevant to your rhetorical device). 

BP 4BP 3

CONCLUSION

This sermon is significant because (explain why this sermon is significant to the author’s audience and its contribution to the Puritan community). 

REFERENCE PAGE

Reference:

Edwards, Jonathon. (1941) "Jonathan Edwards: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (full Text,

1741) - " Http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?

article=1053&context=etas. N.p., 1741. Web.

NEXT CLASS: PEER EDITING

For full credit for next class, you will need to: Be on time Have your “final

paper” ready to submit

Have multiple colored pens or pencils with you.

Be awake

O C T O B E R 2 ( A - DAY ) & O C T O B E R 5 ( B - DAY )

FORMAL WRITING DUE