Respond in writing to various rhetorical purposes and address the needs of various
audiences
2) Interact with complex texts, explore alternative perspectives, and articulate and support
their own perspective in response;
3) Incorporate sourced materials into their own work through effective use of quotation,
summary, paraphrase and citation using MLA or other appropriate style manual;
4) Develop a rhetorical vocabulary for understanding and talking about writing.
Components:
I. Introduction
a. Explain your current opinions/beliefs about the issue
b. Introduce (broadly) your two articles
II. Analysis 1
a. Analyze your first article
b. Consider the argument (content)
c. Consider the rhetoric (how the content is presented)
III. Analysis 2
a. Analyze your first article
b. Consider the argument (content)
c. Consider the rhetoric (how the content is presented)
IV. Synthesis
a. Discuss main themes, similarities, differences
b. Take your position and explain your stance
V. Conclusions
a. Have your opinions/beliefs on the subject changed
Rubric:
nd Synthesis Rubric Name:_______________________
I. Introduction (1/2 Page) _____/10
a. Explain your current opinions/beliefs about the issue
b. Introduce (broadly) your two articles
II. Analysis 1 (1.5 Pages) _____/20
a. Analyze your first article
b. Consider the argument (content)
c. Consider the rhetoric (how the content is presented)
III. Analysis 2 (1.5 Pages) _____/20
a. Analyze your first article
b. Consider the argument (content)
c. Consider the rhetoric (how the content is presented)
IV. Synthesis (1 Page)______/20
a. Discuss main themes, similarities, differences
b. Take your position and explain your stance
V. Conclusions (1/2 Page)______/10
a. Have your opinions/beliefs on the subject changed
ARTICLES:
The Journey by Patrick Kingsley
Syrian refugee Hashem Alsouki risks his life crossing the Mediterranean, his sights set on Sweden and freedom for his family
http://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2015/jun/09/a-migrants-journey-from-syria-to-sweden-interactive
Nowhere to Turn by Zach Hollo and Xiran Liu
Sarun, a cab driver in Qatar, had not been paid in nearly four months. His family back home in Nepal desperately needed the money. He hadnt been home in two years, and his boss controlled his passport. All Sarun could do was wait.
http://wilsonquarterly.com/stories/nowhere-to-turn-a-nepali-cab-driver-in-qatar/
Homelands by Stephan Faris
An orphan named Patience and an argument for open global immigration.
http://reprints.longform.org/homelands-deca
The Green Monster by Garrett Graff
How the Border Patrol became Americas most out-of-control law enforcement agency.
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/10/border-patrol-the-green-monster-112220_full.html#.VJspiMAAB
Tasers, Drones, and Cold Chicken by Jose Orduna
My family emigrated from Mexico when I was young. Now an American citizen, I went to the 2014 Border Security Expo in Phoenix, where the newest military technology meant to target people like us is part of a booming industry.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/josemorduna/inside-the-multibillion-dollar-business-of-keeping-me-out-of#.gcZE6KWmE