THE BIG QUESTIONS
Each unit will feature a set of questions.We, as interactive and effective learners, will:
- locate examples to illustrate the overall goal of persuasive writing
- draw conclusions
- infer
- write effectively
- explore and implement the steps of the writing process
- What is the overall persuasive and argumentative essay writing?
- How can writing and speaking persuasively help you to acquire a job?
- What techniques are used in text and media to persuade the public to feel, think, or view something a certain way?
- What are the differences between facts and opinions?
Introduction to Ethos, pathos, and Logos
NOTE: To view the presentation, you'll have to download it to your device.
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What is Persuasive Writing?
This video will give you a brief explanation on what persuasive writing is, its purpose, and how to effectively change your audience's opinion through your writing.
Prezi: Introduction into Persuasive Writing
This presentation was lectured on and shown in class on 1/15/15. The note-taking guide is right underneath the presentation, and available for download. See the instructor if you have any questions.
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How To: Write an Argumentative/Persuasive Essay
TV Commercials & Persuasive Techniques
Since the majority of us are visual learners, the best way to introduce the effectiveness of persuasive writing and visuals is to view the following commercials.
As you watch, use the terns below to determine what type of persuasive techniques the commercials are using in order to get you to buy their products. You will use some of these same techniques in your writing to persuade your reader to your point of view on a topic.
As you watch, use the terns below to determine what type of persuasive techniques the commercials are using in order to get you to buy their products. You will use some of these same techniques in your writing to persuade your reader to your point of view on a topic.
- Emotional Appeal
- Exaggeration
- Bandwagon
- Loaded Words
FAct & Opinion: How to Tell the Difference
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Tracking your Resources
By keeping track of your resources as you go, this will make it much more easier to put them into MLA format using www.citationmachine.net.
Remember that plagiarism is a crime. When you're in college, plagiarism will get you put on academic probation, maybe even kicked out of school. Use this tracking method to help you avoid the temptation of plagiarism!
For each quote that you use, a resource tracking sheet MUST be submitted along with a Website Evaluation sheet (the pink sheet on the front table).
Remember that plagiarism is a crime. When you're in college, plagiarism will get you put on academic probation, maybe even kicked out of school. Use this tracking method to help you avoid the temptation of plagiarism!
For each quote that you use, a resource tracking sheet MUST be submitted along with a Website Evaluation sheet (the pink sheet on the front table).
HOW TO: Write the Introduction
You've already received this graphic organizer in class. Below is an example to help guide you on the completion of your own. See instructor if you have questions.
How-TO: Write a Body Paragraph using the OREEOs Method
Below is an example of what the OREEOs method will look like once you start writing out the body paragraphs. I've also included a snapshot of the OREEO from class to help you to visualize the process.
Works Cited Page Example
Visit www.citationmachine.net to assist you with creating your Works Cited page. Use the "Tracking Sources" pages we completed in order to input the info on the website. Also, if you don't know how to use Citation Machine, see the video that follows right after this example.
Grading Rubric - Final Draft
Before final submission of your essay, check the rubric. Aim for the 4 column!
Score Breakdown:
**The highest possible score in each category (Traits) is 4 points. The "Visuals" category is not being scored, because there was no requirement for that in this assignment.
Score Breakdown:
**The highest possible score in each category (Traits) is 4 points. The "Visuals" category is not being scored, because there was no requirement for that in this assignment.
- 21-24 = A
- 20-16 = B
- 15-12 = C
- 11-8 = D
- 7 and below = F