In period 1 today, we read and discussed Chapter 2 of The Pearl.

In periods 3, 4, 6, and 7, we talked about Aristotle’s three rhetorical tools – ethos, logos, and pathos.

Homework – Pre-AP English I, due Monday, October 21

1. Read Chapter 3 of The Pearl
2. Write a letter from Juana to the doctor trying to convince him to treat Coyotito even though the family can’t pay him, using Aristotle’s three rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, and pathos). Using the essay on the reverse side of this page as a model, indicate which statements of yours are ethos, logos, and pathos – both label them and color-code them (ethos – red; logos – blue; pathos – yellow). Your letter must be a minimum of 400 words.
3. Study for vocabulary quiz.