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Blogging Rhetoric in books and real life

While reading the novel, you will blog three examples of rhetoric. You will also blog three real life examples of rhetoric. For each example, you will identify the rhetorical appeals used, and whether or not you believe the appeals were effective and why. Include personal connections! The last blog post will contain the text for a rhetorical speech you write on the subject of your choice. The speeches will be presented in class.

Rubric Code: WX37378

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Rhetoric in Books and Life
	OK Practices 2 pts	GOOD Practices 3 pts	BETTER Practices 4 pts	BEST Practices 5 pts	No Practices 0 pts
Blog Posts 5 pts	OK Practices Student is missing three or more of the minor blog posts	GOOD Practices Student is missing two of the minor blog posts	BETTER Practices Student is missing one of the minor blog posts	BEST Practices Student is not missing any blog posts	No Practices Student did not attempt any part of the assignment
Book Analysis 5 pts	OK Practices Student provided examples of rhetoric from the novel but did not attempt to analyze or explain.	GOOD Practices Student's work lacks any evidence of critical thinking and analysis thus showing no connection to Rhetorical examples in the novel.	BETTER Practices Student shows some evidence of analysis but lacks in the area of critical thinking. Focus is more on the explanation.	BEST Practices Student shows evidence of thorough analysis and critical thinking by connecting the device to how it enhances the meaning of the text.	No Practices Student did not attempt any part of the assignment
Real Life Analysis 5 pts	OK Practices Student provided examples of rhetoric from real life but did not attempt to analyze or explain.	GOOD Practices Student's work lacks any evidence of critical thinking and analysis thus showing only a surface understanding and no connection to rhetorical examples in real life.	BETTER Practices Student shows some evidence of analysis but lacks in the area of critical thinking. Focus is more on the explanation.	BEST Practices Student shows evidence of thorough analysis and critical thinking by connecting the device to how it enhances the meaning of the text.	No Practices Student did not attempt any part of the assignment
GUM (Grammar, Usage and Mechanics 5 pts	OK Practices Student has frequent grammar and punctuation errors. Information is not cited. No URLs included.	GOOD Practices Student has some grammar, punctuation or mechanical problems. Information is cited but not correctly (MLA) and/or URLs are listed but not hyperlinked.	BETTER Practices Student has few grammar, punctuation or mechanical problems. Information is cited correctly and all URLs are hyperlinked.	BEST Practices Student writing is free from grammar, punctuation or mechanical problems. Information is cited correctly and all URLs are hyperlinked.	No Practices Student did not attempt any part of the assignment
Essay Post
	OK Practices 10 pts	Good Practices 15 pts	Better Practices 20 pts	Best Practices 25 pts	No Practices 0 pts
Essay Post 25 pts	OK Practices Either not all rhetorical appeals are obvious or they are used ineffectively	Good Practices An attempt at using all rhetorical three appeals is made, although there may be some imbalance or the persuasion may be slightly ineffective	Better Practices All three rhetorical appeals are clearly used throughout the essay to effectively persuade the audience. The essay may have minor issues with flow.	Best Practices All three rhetorical appeals are naturally scattered throughout the essay to aid persuasion without making it feel forced.	No Practices Student did not attempt any part of the assignment
Oral Presentation No Practices
	OK Practices 20 pts	Good Practices 30 pts	Better Practices 40 pts	Best Practices 50 pts	No Practices 0 pts
Oral Presntation 50 pts	OK Practices Student appears unfamiliar with material (constantly reading straight from note cards). Student is chewing gum, no eye contact, not speaking clearly and/or has body language that is awkward/unnatural	Good Practices Student appears slightly confident, yet still has moments where the material is unfamiliar (reading from note cards 50 percent of the time), occasional eye contact, voice is occasionally unclear, some awkwardness of nervousness evident	Better Practices Occasionally uses note cards. Frequent eye contact. Confidence is shown with familiarity with speech. Slightly nervous. Voice is clear and constant.	Best Practices Eye contact is generally constant with few glances at note cards. Voice is confident and fluctuates appropriately to keep audience interested	No Practices Student did not attempt any part of the assignment

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