R2016 Rhetoric in English Writing
UNIT INTRODUCTION
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Module: English
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Unit: M2016 Rhetoric in writing
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Instructor: Samantha Denise
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Level: Level 3
Unit Overview
Introduce students to the concept of rhetoric, and provide its definition. Explain the connection between rhetoric and academic writing. Go through the application of various rhetoric devices and list a number of examples of rhetoric in writing.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion, students will be able to:
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To define the concept of rhetoric and explain the rhetorical situation
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To demonstrate how rhetoric is related to academic success
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To describe what the rhetorical triangle is
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To identify 3 different rhetorical appeals
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To recognize different rhetorical devices
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To incorporate some rhetorical devices in their writing
Unit Tasks
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Read and review the lesson study guide;
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Watch the lesson videoss
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Read, review, and complete the teaching note
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Complete assignment 2, and review the answers
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Take and complete the quiz test
Assessment
Each lesson in this unit offers 100 credits, including:
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25 credits for video attendance.
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25 credits for completing teaching notes, 5 for each blank
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25 credits for completing multiple choice questions, 5 for each question
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25 credits for taking the quiz test, 5 for each question
Video Attendance
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Credit Value
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Requirement
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25
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Watch more than 3 times
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20
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Watch more than 2 times
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15
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Watch more than 1 time
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0
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Watch less than 1 time
(including 1 time)
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Lecture Notes
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Credit Value
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Requirement
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5
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First answer is correct.
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4.5
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Second answer is correct.
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4
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Third answer is correct.
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3
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Third answer is incorrect
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Multiple Choice
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Credit Value
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Requirement
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5
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First choice is correct.
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4.5
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Second choice is correct.
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4
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Third choice is correct.
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3
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Third choice is incorrect
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Quiz
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Credit Value
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Requirement
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5
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Choice is correct.
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0
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Choice is incorrect.
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