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11 Summer Reading Thank You For Arguing

The English 11 Summer Reading Assignment for Hamilton High School focuses on the book 'Thank You For Arguing' by Jay Heinrichs, which introduces students to the art of rhetoric and argumentation. Students are required to read specific sections and complete rhetorical précis for selected chapters, adhering to MLA formatting and submission guidelines. The assignment aims to enhance students' understanding of persuasive techniques and their application in writing and analysis.

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11 Summer Reading Thank You For Arguing

The English 11 Summer Reading Assignment for Hamilton High School focuses on the book 'Thank You For Arguing' by Jay Heinrichs, which introduces students to the art of rhetoric and argumentation. Students are required to read specific sections and complete rhetorical précis for selected chapters, adhering to MLA formatting and submission guidelines. The assignment aims to enhance students' understanding of persuasive techniques and their application in writing and analysis.

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English 11 for Thank You for Arguing

Summer Reading Assignment – Hamilton High School

Selection: Thank You For Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can
Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion by Jay Heinrichs
NOTE: make certain you get the new, 2013 edition.

Rationale: Thank You For Arguing will introduce you to the art of rhetoric and academic
arguments. Heinrichs has divided his informative yet entertaining book of
lessons into five sections (Introduction, Offense, Defense, Advanced Offense, &
Advanced Agreement). He also provides appendices which include a summary
of the main rhetorical tools and a glossary of rhetorical terms. More importantly,
this book will serve as an excellent bridge between the expository essay and
persuasion analysis of English 10 and the stylistic and argumentative analysis of
English 11.

Objectives: To read and respond to the Introduction, Offense, and Defense sections of the
book (Chapters 1-17).
Understand and outline the objectives and elements of argument.

Standards Addressed: RI.11.1-3, RI.11.5-6, W.11.2a, W.11.4

Assignment: Reading: Obtain a copy of the book, or a copy can be checked out from the
school. Read the Introduction, Offense, and Defense sections in their entirety
(Chapters 1-17).

Writing: Students will be required to complete a rhetorical précis for several


chapters in the Introduction, Offense and Defense sections of the book.

Specific Essay  MLA formatting


Instructions for  Appropriate and relevant text citations and references
answering essay  100-200 words, each précis.
questions:  Upload to turnitin.com (as one document, upon return and registration in
your new class)
Read and Write: Complete a Rhetorical Precis (like the sample below) for the following:
 Introduction—Chapter 1 “Open Your Eyes” (Everyone must
complete a precis for this chapter; it will most likely be done in your
English 10 class with your teacher.)
 Offense—Select 4 of the 12 chapters from this section and complete a
precis for each of them.
 Defense—Select 1 of the 4 chapters from this section and complete a
rhetorical precis for each of them.
Note: You will be completing a total of 6 rhetorical précises for
this assignment.

English 11 Summer Reading Assignment 1


Thank You for Arguing
Rhetorical Précis Worksheet
A rhetorical précis differs from a summary in that it is a less neutral, more analytical condensation of both the
content and method of the original text. If you think of a summary as primarily a brief representation of what a
text says, then you might think of the rhetorical précis as a brief representation of what a text both says and
does. Although less common than a summary, a rhetorical précis is a particularly useful way to sum up your
understanding of how a text works rhetorically.

Rhetorical Précis Sentence Starters


Sentence One - What? - Name of the author, genre, and title of work, date in parentheses; a rhetorically
active verb; and a THAT clause containing the major assertion or thesis in the text.

____________________________ in the _________________________, _________________________,


(Author) (A) (Title)
______________________________________ that ___________________________________________
(B)
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Sentence Two - How? - An explanation of how the author develops and supports the thesis.
____________________________ supports his/her _________________ by ______________________
(Author’s Last Name) (B) (C)
_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Sentence Three - Why? - A statement of the author’s apparent purpose, followed by an “in order to” phrase.
(The author’s purpose is to)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(D)
________________________________ in order to / so that ____________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Sentence Four - To Whom? - A description of the intended audience and/or the relationship the author
establishes with the audience.
The author writes in a ______________________tone for ______________________________________
(E) (audience)

A B C D (verbs) E (tone words)


article, argues, argument, comparing, show Formal,
chapter, asserts, assertion, contrasting, telling, point out questioning,
book suggests, suggestion, explaining, suggest informal
review, claims, questions, illustrating, inform sarcastic
essay, explains, explanation , demonstrating, persuade humorous
editorial illustrates defining, describing, convince contemptuous
listing, juxtaposing

English 11 Summer Reading Assignment 2


Thank You for Arguing
Example 1

Student Example

Mrs. Teacher

English 10 – Period 1

11 August 2017

Introduction

Jay Heinrich in the Introduction to Thank You for Arguing “Open Your Eyes”, illustrates various

personal narratives as to how persuasion and rhetoric can control an argument. Heinrich supports his

position by stating that argument “lies behind political labeling, advertising, jargon, voices, gestures, and

guilt trips; it forms a real life Matrix, the supreme software that drives our social lives” (4). The author’s

purpose is to engage readers by walking his readers through a day in his life, by “attempt[ing] a whole

day without persuasion—free of advertising, politics, family squabbles, or any psychological

manipulation whatsoever…avoiding any type of argument or persuasion”(6) but he quickly learns how it

is impossible because it infuses every aspect of life. The author writes in an objective and reasonable

tone, one that convinces readers to learn about the values of rhetoric, and the true advantage of studying

these strategies to benefit their lives.

English 11 Summer Reading Assignment 3


Thank You for Arguing
Assessment: A range (90-100%) – Essay answers indicate critical and close reading, thoughtful
engagement and analysis. Very few if any grammatical or formatting errors are
present. Academic voice. All directions are followed.

B range (80-89%) – Essay answers predominantly critical and close reading, and
mostly thoughtful engagement and analysis. Some, although few, grammatical or
formatting errors may be present. Academic voice. All directions are followed.

C range (70-79%) – Essay answers indicate some critical and close reading and
analysis, although understanding of the text may be vague or superficial. Very few if
any grammatical or formatting errors are present. Academic voice. All directions are
followed.

D or F – (0-69%) These responses are not acceptable for high school level work. It
is unclear whether the book was read, or understood. Multiple errors in grammar,
voice and formatting may be present.

Due Date: The Rhetorical Précises are DUE in class (hard copy) and submission to turnitin.com
the third week of school: Thursday / Friday, August 10-11, 2017.

Your instructor may offer an incentive for submitting this assignment early.

Connections: Ongoing reference and instruction will be tied to these books throughout the year. IT
IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE WORK IN ITS
ENTIRETY, AS ASSIGNED.

Note: A copy of this assignment is available on-line at the Hamilton website:


http://www.cusd80.com/Domain/2039

Questions? Please put “summer reading” in the subject line of your email.

11 Mrs. Amanda Alcala alcala.amanda@cusd80.com


11 Ms. Sherrie Davis davis.sherrie@cusd80.com
11 Ms. Lauren Regester regester.lauren@cusd80.com
11 Mr. Mathew Zimmerer zimmerer.mathew@cusd80.com

English 11 Summer Reading Assignment 4


Thank You for Arguing

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