Chapter 5: Work

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Chapter 5 Work

• The Language of Composition
• Thursday, Nov. 17 Tuesday, Nov. 29th

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Ethos (Ethics)

• An appeal to a character or person to demonstrate
  that they are credible and trustworthy
• Ex psychologists specializing in adolescent
  behavior
• Emphasizes shared values between the speaker and
  the audience
• Ex a parent speaks to another parent showing
  concern
• A speakers reputation immediately causes the
  audience to listen
• Ex the dog whisperer
• The speakers expertise, knowledge, experience,
  training, sincerity, or a combination of these
  can give the audience a reason for listening

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Logos (Reason)

• Writers offer clear, rational ideas that are
  logical
• Use of facts, statistical data, or expert
  testimony as support
• Can acknowledge a counterarguments (which will
  strengthen your argument if you refute the
  validity of the counterargument

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Pathos (Emotion)

• Difficult to write effectively using only
  emotional appeals
• Can use language within the work which does tap
  into emotions (figurative language, personal
  anecdotes)
• Use of visual elements usually evoke a greater
  emotional appeal

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What is work ethic?

• Does our society lack work ethics or has our
  society become workaholics? Why?
• How does the notion of the American Dream fit
  into our current society?
• What types of workers exist in our society?
• Do you want a job or a career? Whats the
  difference?

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Serving in FloridaBarbara Ehrenreich

• Who is Ehrenreichs audience?
• How does Ehrenreich establish her ethos in this
  selection? What part does her relationship with
  George play in her appeal to ethos?
• Ehrenreich is both the observer and the writer.
• How does she make this narrative stance work?
• Does she shift abruptly between describing what
  is going on and commenting about it, or does she
  move smoothly between the two?
• Provide specific passages.

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The Atlanta Exposition AddressBooker T.
Washington

• What appeals to ethos does Washington make in the
  opening paragraphs? What additional appeals to
  ethos does he make as the speech proceeds?
• Identify appeals to both logos and pathos in this
  speech. Which one is more prevalent? Why do you
  think Washington emphasized that appeal?
• What is the prevailing imagery of the final
  paragraph? Why do you think Washington chose to
  end this way?

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The Traveling Bra Salesmans LessonClaudia
OKeefe

• Where in the essay does OKeefe begin appealing
  to logos?
• How does OKeefe establish her ethos within the
  first several paragraphs? How would you describe
  the ethos?
• Where does OKeefe address counterarguments? Does
  she concede or refute them?
• What is the lesson OKeefe wants us to learn?

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We Can Do It! PosterJ. Howard Miller

• What characteristics do you associate with the
  woman depicted in the poster?
• How does the poster appeal to logos and pathos?
  How is this poster an argument for women working
  outside the home?
• How effective is this appeal on you? Would you be
  willing to work outside the home?

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Compare Contrast

• How are these two images similar and/or
  different?

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The Great GAPsby SocietyJeff Parker

• Is the allusion to the novel The Great Gatsby by
  F. Scott Fitzgerald appropriate? Why?
• What is the purpose of the expression old
  sport? How does it contribute to the
  characterization of the man in the suit?
• How do you think Ehrenreich would respond to this
  cartoon? Would the cartoon effectively illustrate
  her work? Why?

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Homework

• Complete journal entry 1
• Read for class on Friday, the 18th (see packet
  for specific concepts to focus on)
• 1. Thomas Carlyle from Labour pg. 209-211
• 2. Tillie Olsen I Stand Here Ironing pg. 224-230
• 3. Amelia Warren Tyagi Why Women Have to Work
  pg. 238-240
• 4. Richard Selzer The Surgeon as Priest pg.
  197-204

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Chapter 5 Work

• Friday, Nov. 18th

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LabourThomas Carlyle
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I Stand Here IroningTillie Olsen
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Harvest SongJean Toomer
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Why Women Have to WorkAmelia Warren Tyagi
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The Surgeon as PriestRichard Selzer
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Homework

• Complete Journal Entry 2
• Read for class on Monday, Nov. 21st
• The Case for Staying Home pg. 240-242
• Sick Parents Go to Work, Stay Home When Kids Are
  Ill pg. 242-243
• My Mother, Myself, Her Career, My Questions
  pg. 243-245
• Dont Call Me Mr. Mom pg. 246-247
• Working Parents Play Beat the Clock pg.
  235-238

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• Monday, Nov. 21st

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The Case for Staying HomeClaudia