Unit 4.3 - Politics - Ex 3.13+3.14

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Politics

Unit 4.3

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Exercise 3.13+3.14

Central question

How do I write an analysis of a text (paper 1)? 

3.13 Analyze a speech (p249)

You are going to write one paragraph analyzing text 4.33 in which you answer the question: 

"In what ways does the speaker, Jack Layton, use language that is indicative of the text type, in order to achieve his purpose?"

To do this you will need to know which features are used in speechwriting. 

Fill in on the next slide

Features of a speech (unit 1.7)

3.13 write

Pick one of the terms and write one paragraph exploring this thesis statement: "His use of language, especially his use of anaphora, tricolon and pronouns, is typical of speech writing and helps him achieve his purpose of getting people to vote for his New Democrats party"

Anaphora - the repetition of word or phrase at the beginning of a sentence.

Tricolon - a list of three, or a sentene with three parts or clauses

Pronouns - Use of pronounds to include and exlude people, as well as using direct address.

3.13 Compare and add

Get together with two other students who have written a paragraph on the same topic.

Pick the best from each paragraph and create one great paragraph. Write this in the next slide

3.13 Write your great paragraph here (copy paste or take a picture)

3.14 compare to a sample

Read the Sample Paper 1 (p251-252)

Answer questions a, c, d.

Respond individually to D in the next slide.

3.14 D What did you learn? What do you still need to work on? How are you going to develop these skills?

Central question

How do I write an analysis of a text (paper 1)?