Monthly Archives: September 2015

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Unit Reflection 1

 

I came up with the idea to do my analysis essay on “Oxycontin is Not for Kids” by Peter Shumlin because I read through three or four different columns on New York Times and I had a personal connection with this one in particular. All the other columns I saw were so confusing that I could hardly find the argument in some of them. The column that I chose to do the essay on wasn’t too long and I really got into it and enjoyed it. That’s the reason that I finalized my decision.

This paper presented very few challenges for me because I have done rhetorical analysis in my senior English class last year. I may not be the best at it, but I know that I can get it done. My teacher last year taught me how to address the challenges that I will face in college when writing essays and journals. I learned that as a writer I am not the best in any sense, but I am confident to be able to get everything done on time. I have a lot left to learn from writing 101 such as structure of sentences, citations, and many more small tools that will help me become an even better writer by the end of the year. I also learned a lot about being a student. I learned how important it is to do your blogs and peer reviews and take criticism from others and let it make your paper better.

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daily write september 28

for wednesday, i need to get my rhetorical analysis all cleaned up and finished so that i do not fall even more behind on my work. i am planning on knocking it out tonight. with rush and everything making everything more stressful, it is going to be very hard to do and keep my focus on only the paper, but i am going to have to push through and do it

 

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Daily Write 9/16

In the article we read over the weekend, it uses visual rhetoric to help get the point across. The main visual rhetoric i feel would be that the videos are almost like public service announcements. They are targeting the people of syria and the neighboring countries who are allowing these people in, and are trying to say to help them, so other families do not have to go through what this family went through. They are trying to save more families.

 

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Sample Kernel Essay

Setting up a claim for a rhetorical analysis: 

Author’s name, in his genre titled, title, uses most effective rhetorical strategies to purpose.

Sample Claim:

Anne Barnard and Karam Shoumali, in their New York Times article titled, “Image of Drowned Syrian, Aylan Kurdi, 3, Brings Migrant Crisis into Focus,” use compelling first-hand interviews and visuals to highlight how the current Syrian migrant crisis gained global attention after the release of a photo of a drowned Syrian boy.

Kernel Essays:  “mini-essays” that work as brainstorming spaces/outlines for larger analytical essays

Rhetorical Analysis Kernel Essay Format:

Claim, Evidence/Function, Evidence/Function, and Evaluation

Sample Kernel Essay:

Anne Barnard and Karam Shoumali, in their New York Times article titled, “Image of Drowned Syrian, Aylan Kurdi, 3, Brings Migrant Crisis into Focus,” use compelling first-hand interviews and visuals to highlight how the current Syrian migrant crisis gained global attention after the release of a photo of a drowned Syrian boy.  By using interview from Mr. Kurdi, the father of the drowned Syrian toddler, the authors make the issue concrete and accessible to their audience.  When Mr. Kurdi says, “Even if you give me all the countries in the world, I don’t want them. What was precious is gone” (Barnard & Shoumali), readers understand the scope and magnitude of the situation.  The stunning photograph of the young Aylan Kurdi washed ashore speaks to the audience on an emotional level, reminding readers that this conflict is real and affects even the most innocent among us.  The interviews and images work together to effectively convey the tragedy facing Middle Eastern migrants and the need for a response by forces, like Europe, who are well-equipped to act.