Sub Plans - 12.8.2023
Good morning, all. My apologies for not being able to be with you today. What we're doing is actually pretty straightforward (and has the potential to be a little fun, in an English-y sort of way). Here's what you'll be doing while I'm out:
The Rhetoric of Apology
Find a school-appropriate poorly done celebrity / public / corporate apology. The apology should be long enough that you could, in theory, write a full FRQ response about it.
Complete a SPACE analysis (save the CAT for the next part)
Outline a rhetorical analysis analyzing how the apology is poorly done.
Think of this kind of like a reverse rhetorical analysis; instead of telling me what about certain lines of the rhetoric were particularly impactful, thoughtful, and predictive of audience reactions, you are now going to be telling me why certain lines were particularly damaging in those same areas.
Revise the original apology, fixing the problematic pieces, and keeping the rest.
This needs to be completed and uploaded to Seesaw before our next class begins.
For those of you who may be a little lost on where to begin with this one, this article has some gems (but full disclosure: I did not screen all of them, so use your judgment). You are also welcome to use any apology that a celebrity has posted to social media, etc.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out on Remind. I will try to respond if I am available to do so. Good luck, be well, and enjoy your lives until the next time I see you.
- Hessler
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