We first reviewed my comments to Matthew's argumentative essay and discussed how the essay could be improved by adding personal anecdotes and by defining terms critical to the argument. We then began studying Unit 8-the rhetorical analysis essay. I provided instruction on elements to address in response to this essay prompt. Specifically, I first reviewed the elements of the rhetorical situation-writer,audience,and purpose- and suggested addressing these elements in the opening paragraph . I then outlined on the board the types of rhetorical choices writers make such as diction, syntax, and tone. I further provided examples of each as well as how these rhetorical choices can be employed to create logos, ethos, and pathos.