The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

1. Make Observations & Ask Questions
1. Read the story on pg. 495 in the textbook and/or check out the videos above.
2. Fill out the Rhetorical Analysis Scaffold.
3. Share 2 things you noticed 
2. Define a Problem or Form a Hypothesis
1. Hypothesize what one of the author's messages is.
2. (Consider if the message is an individual moral or a social commentary.)
3. Develop a Plan
1. Identify 3 rhetorical tools that you think best help convey the message
2. On the back of the Rhetorical Analysis Scaffold, divide your paper into three parts, one for each rhetorical tool you chose.
1. rhetorical tool 1
2. rhetorical tool 2
3. rhetorical tool 3
4. Conduct & Analyze an Experiment
1. Write several sentences in each of the three parts of your paper explaining how each rhetorical tool helped support the message.
2. (See my example.)
5. Communicate Results, Seek Feedback, & Improve
1. Trade papers.
2. Give feedback to your partner.
3. Make at least one change according to the feedback.

"The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant" by W.D. Wetherell

1. Make Observations & Ask Questions
1. Read the story on pg. 292 in the textbook 
2. Fill out the Rhetorical Analysis Scaffold.
3. Share 2 things you noticed 
2. Define a Problem or Form a Hypothesis
1. Hypothesize what one of the author's messages is.
2. (Consider if the message is an individual moral or a social commentary.)
3. Develop a Plan
1. Identify 3 rhetorical tools that you think best help convey the message
2. On the back of the Rhetorical Analysis Scaffold, divide your paper into three parts, one for each rhetorical tool you chose.
1. rhetorical tool 1
2. rhetorical tool 2
3. rhetorical tool 3
4. Conduct & Analyze an Experiment
1. Write several sentences in each of the three parts of your paper explaining how each rhetorical tool helped support the message.
2. (See my example.)
5. Communicate Results, Seek Feedback, & Improve
1. Trade papers.
2. Give feedback to your partner.
3. Make at least one change according to the feedback.

"Powder" by Tobias Wolff

Read "Powder" by Tobias Wolff
(individually or as a class; see pg. 156 in textbook)

1. Make Observations & Ask Questions
1. Think: Write what you observe or have questions about (use this form for ideas) (2 min).
2. Pair: Share a few of your responses with your team (2 min).
3. Share: As a team, choose 1-2 ideas to share with the class (2 min).
2. Define a Problem or Form a Hypothesis
1. Write a statement or question about one of the text's major messages or methods (2 min).
2. Consider using some of the following sentence frames:
1. The author ____________ in order to _______________.
2. *The author conveyed that _________________ by ____________________.
3. The author's message of ________________ was supported/undermined by ____.
4. Although the author attempts to _______________, __________________.
3. Develop a Plan
1. Identify general structures, messages, methods, and/or other elements to imitate (either based on teacher suggestions, team collaboration, or individual opinion) (2 min).
1. ex: write a story as a group focusing on physical and relational conflict
2. Consider what structures, messages, methods, and/or other elements you’ll specifically change
1. use flashback, dialogue, and multiple types of conflict
4. Conduct & Analyze an Experiment
1. Write your own imitation of the original text (if doing this as a class, wait for the teacher to model their own version of how to imitate the original text) (10-15 min).
2. Re-read the original and your version to consider what to change in yours by making it similar to or different from the original (3 min).
5. Communicate Results & Improve
1. Share the original text and your imitation with someone (2 min)
2. Have a conversation with them about what was good and what could be considered for change (see the chart below) (3 min).
3. Re-read your text and experiment with at least one of the considerations for change (3 min).