reading response

ENG 100 Name:

C. Stammler Score: / 30

Reader Response:

Title:

Author:

I. Argument Appeals: Provide a sample sentence (s) from the text that reflects each of the Rhetorical Appeals: Put the sentence in “Direct Quotes” and provide the (paragraph) (2 points each or 6 points)

1. Logos:

2. Ethos:

3. Pathos

II. Reading Reaction Questions: = write down 2 questions that ask a reader to respond in depth to the context and ideas: These questions should reflect critical thinking (2 points each or 4 points)

1. Question:

2. Question:

III. Textual Analysis: 6 parts ( 2 points each or 12 points)

1. Audience: Who is the Writer speaking to?

2. Tone: What is the writers tone throughout the piece? (it can evolve

3. Purpose: Why did the writer tell this story or write this essay?

4. Thesis Statement: What sentence is the thesis or central argument?

5. Dominant Impression: What is the strongest feeling when reading this piece?

6. Theme: What are the primary themes or messages? And secondary themes?

IV. Vocabulary ( 2 words) (4 points each or 8 points)

1. Word 1: (paragraph )

a) Part of Speech (noun/ verb/ adj/ adverb)

b) Definition or synonym

c) Sample Sentence: Use the word in your OWN, ORIGINAL Sentence.

2. Word 2: (paragraph )

a) Part of Speech (noun/ verb/ adj/ adverb)

b) Definition or synonym:

c) Example: