Thursday, April 22, 2010

Why Ms. Kavanagh's Brother is bad.

Here is a link to a new story about our topic. Analyze the rhetorical strategies used and compare them to the Wright article. how are they different? which one is more persuasive?
Have a great weekend.

Love,

Ms. Kavanagh

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16099971

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Mr. Rich and a Kavanagh apology

Seniors!

My apologies (thanks Sawyer!) the blog did not post earlier. Please read and be prepared to discuss this article tomorrow.
I will provide copies for you if you can't print out tonight! My bad. As you read think about rhetorical strategies and content. What do you think?

-Kavy

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/opinion/18rich.html?ref=opinion

Monday, April 12, 2010

Undercover Classist?

Read the following article. Please respond with the answer to this question:
What does the creation of a show like this one say about our country and the class system?
Remember for full credit, you must PRINT OUT THE ARTICLE AND BRING IT TO CLASS!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/11/weekinreview/11stanleywir.html?ref=weekinreview