You are analyzing John Green’s speech to Kenyon graduates that in the transcript I have uploaded. You must analyze the transcript of the speech, not the video/audio.
In a 1,000+ word essay, analyze the text to determine its success and/or failure in addressing the rhetorical situation. You must provide a thesis statement with a claim and explain how and why sections of the text succeed or fail to address the situation.
Steps
Step 1
Introduction: provide a hook, explain the rhetorical context of your chosen speech, the speakers purpose, and your thesis statement
Summary: This should contain the main points in the speech.
Step 2
Body Paragraphs: In several paragraphs, you should identify and analyze the moves the speaker made, which appeals were evoked, provide evidence of the connection between the move and the appeal, and explain how it supports your overall thesis.
Conclusion: Revisit your thesis statement and then put your analysis into a larger context
Writing Requirements:
A clear thesis statement
1,000-word minimum. The header, heading and works cited page are not included in the word count.
Double-spaced
Interesting title
12-point Times New Roman
MLA format works cited page and in-text citations required
Reminder: No first person, no quotes in your summary (note: quotes in your supporting paragraphs are fine.)
Deadlines FRI, NOV27,2020
Rubric
Connors Rubric -Rhetorical Analysis
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGenre
Has a clear position/thesis statement (5)
supports thesis throughout the paper (10)
provides the rhetorical situation (5)
appropriate tone on a paragraph-level (5)
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment
Provides support for each rhetorical move (10);
Provides relevant examples throughout the paper (10)
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
Organization flows well on a paragraph-level (5)
Organization flows well on a sentence-level (5)
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Formatting
Follows MLA standards (5)
Avoids using first-person (5)
Meets word count (5)
Few grammatical errors; the sentence is clear, concise, and have an appropriate tone on a sentence level (5)
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreativity
make a statement beyond repeating points mentioned in the readings (10)
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations
Works Cited page is present and formatted correctly (5)
All in-text citations are present in the essay (5)
All citations are incorrect MLA format (5)
15.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
