Rising Tree Who Are You?

Hi Folks!

I just read the comments on the blog, and shockingly only 5 people left me a comment. Let's see; if I was grading myself on successful instruction, and I got 5 out of 28, that's not too impressive is it? Hopefully more of you read the blog than commented. Those of you who did, and I know who you are, thank you! Well ... I don't know who Rising Tree is. Let's guess ... someone tall? Someone who is growing? Someone who is high and green ... hmmm ... hard to know.

Aristotle 

Anyway, in today's class, you were all so keen and nice. I am psyched! (Do people still use that term, or is it so 1980?) We basically went over an introduction to rhetoric, and I got you to venture into your very first rhetorical analysis. Sounds scary, but in fact, it was quite easy, right? Here is a little link to Aristotle, Father of Rhetoric, in case you are yearning to know more. He was quite important, you know. And clever. I guess that goes without saying what with the whole "Father of Rhetoric" title and all. In fact, the title is in question. Aristotle considered Empedocles to be the F.O.R., and Homer (not Simspon) also has earned this title. Interesting, no? Maybe I could be the Mother of something. Keep it polite, people. 

Your HOMEWORK is to actively read the handout on Reading: Active Reading and the Writing Process. 

See you Wednesday!