Eisenhower and Cataline

Inquiry: How can I analyze texts by reading closely and answering questions on rhetoric and style? How can I draw comparisons between these texts?

Last class, we talked about war and its necessity. Whether you are pro, anti, or somewhere in between, war has been a reality throughout history. We will continue to examine war and people’s ideologies about war.  

1. Matt YLNT
2. Turn in Vocab Packets
3. Discuss Cataline's speech (q's from last class)

• Image analysis and quote: How do they inform your reading of the speech?

4. General Eisenhower's Letter to Allied Forces: Read the text silently and annotate for persuasive techniques

Remember SOAPStone:

• Subject
• Audience
• Occasion
• Purpose 
• Speaker 
• Tone

a)What is your initial response to the letter? Be specific. (First Reading Questions)

c) Second Reading Questions: (orally and mark text)

d) Comparing the 2 motivational speeches (Cataline and Eisenhower)

• Together on board
• 15-minute essay: which speech is more persuasive and why?

5. Introduction to Eisenhower's "Farewell Address"

Homework: Finish reading this address. Answer the “Second Reading” Questions on separate paper.