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