Persuasive Strategies
This persuasive strategy appeals to people's knowledge/logic and reasoning
This persuasive strategy appeals to people's ethics/credibility (think professionals)
This persuasive strategy appeals to people's emotions
1.) Logos
2.) Ethos
3.) Pathos
A synonym for the word credible is _____________
believable/trustworthy
A synonym for the word proponents is______.
Supporters
What should you do if the topic is new to you, or you don't understand certain words in the topic?
1.) Circle the words or phrases that you don't understand or need to clarify
2.) Skim Text 1 for those words and phrases- read to identify the issue and determine the supporters/critics' opinions
*If you need to, provide synonyms for words in the topic and write them down.
What does H.O.T. Stand for?
Hook
Opposing argument
Thesis Statement
Which persuasive strategy is used below:
Over 1,000,000 dollars in tax-payers money was utilized to remove graffiti from private and public property last year.
Logos
To oppose or refute something means to______________.
Go against it
Define: perspective
point of view
Name three things to look for when skimming a text for evidence:
1.) Titles (Headings/subheadings) -indicate the main idea of a paragraph.
2.) Logos: Facts, statistical data (numbers), laws, and "theories"
3.) Pronouns that determine the point of view (proponents, supporters, those who agree; opponents, critics, those who opposes)
If you are writing an argumentative essay, what MUST you include in your thesis statement
1.) State your claim (opinion)
2.) List 2 Main points (reasons to support)
When you use reasons to support and refute an argument, you should always provide at least one piece of specific ____________ to support each reason.
evidence (quote)
"...……." (Text 1, Lines 3-4).
A synonym for the word claim is______________
opinion
If something is economical it means that it...
it is cost effective, it wont "break the bank"
In an argument, how do you support your claim?
1.) Provide reasons (main points)
3.) Cite textual evidence
Analyze/Elaborate on your evidence with details/explanations
"This proves that..."
"This shows that..."
"In other words..."
Topic: Should school recess be structured play? If you were going to argue NO it should not, what would your claim be?
School recess should not be structured play.
An ophthalmologist promotes research to support a new technology that will naturally repair your eyesight overtime _______________
Ethos
To cite a source means to...
Give credit to the author (or the text on the regents)/Identify the source where you got your information from.
(Text 3, Lines 23-25).
Is something is efficient it means that it...
works well, it's effective
When you are preparing your argument about a topic, identify 2 strategies that you should use BEFORE beginning to write.
1.) Determine what the topic is asking you to argue...
Consider all of the things you already know about the topic. (Why is it so controversial?)
2.) Read the title of each text for clues.
3.) Create a mini T-Chart: List 2 reasons to support your claim and 1 reason to refute your claim.
How would you feel if you came to school in torn up shoes, meanwhile all your friends are wearing Jordans? Some people may say that schools should not have uniforms because it stifles individual creativity. However, schools should have uniforms because parents may not have the money to afford new clothes, and it helps keep our schools safe.
What will the FIRST supporting paragraph be about? What will the SECOND supporting paragraph be about? What will the COUNTERCLAIM paragraph be about?
Supporting paragraph 1: Schools should have uniforms because parents may not have the money to afford new clothing
Supporting paragraph 2: Schools should have uniforms because they help keep schools safe
Counterclaim/Opposing argument: Some people argue that schools should not have uniforms because it stifles individual creativity.
Identify 2 persuasive strategies used in the paragraph below:
Self-driving cars should replace human drivers because they will create safer roads for drivers. "According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a number of major crash studies have found that human error caused more than 90 percent of crashes" (Text 4, Lines 5-7). This proves that replacing human drivers with self-driving cars could decrease the number of road accidents. Wouldn't you want to protect your family from harm? Self-driving cars are a credible solution.
Logos- "90 percent..."
Pathos- " Wouldn't you want to protect your family from harm? Self-driving cars are a credible solution."
In a counterclaim you state the opposite opinion and provide a reason to support it. What is a rebuttal?
When you disprove your critics' argument.
What are demographics?
statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it THINK: Target audience
Identify two strategies to ensure that you meet all of the requirements in your essay.
1.) create a T-chart to list the pros and cons
*To save time highlight your evidence from each text. Write down SUPPORT or REFUTE, and make a note of which body paragraph you will use it in.
2.) Write down the mnemonic devices on a piece of scrap paper
(H.O.T./ M.E.A.T./ M.E.A.T./C.E.R./R.R.C.)
3.) Check off the "guidelines" section on the directions page
1.) What do you include in your counterclaim paragraph?
2.) What do you include in your conclusion?
Counterclaim: Some people say...because... (reason)
E- evidence and citation- to support counterclaim
R- Rebuttal- disprove the counterclaim. Explain why your opposers are wrong, and you still support your p.o.v.
Conclusion:
Restate claim
Restate main points in a different way
Closing sentence: Use persuasive language to urge people to agree with you. CALL TO ACTION
(It is undeniable that graffiti is considered vandalism and it should not be allowed under any circumstances.)