Writing Elements
Persuasiveness
Mr. Gleason
Mars Patel
Summertime Fun
100

This first sentence of a body paragraph is also the answer to the prompt.

Claim

100

"Logos" appeals to this

Logic or Reasoning

100

How many years has Mr. Gleason been a teacher?

1

100

This character disappeared first, before the show begins.

Aurora

100

The Minnesota Twins' play their home games at this stadium

Target Field

200

The E in, CER- this is often a quotation from the text, and supports the C.

Evidence

200

"Pathos" appeals to this.

Emotion or feelings

200

How old is Mr. Gleason?

27

200

The rich tycoon with nefarious intentions is named...

Oliver Pruitt

200

This lake in Saint Paul has a famous park surrounding it, with a conservatory, pavilion, and amusement park.

Como

300

In CER, the R connects the E to the C.  The R stands for...

Reasoning

300

"Ethos" appeals to this

Character or trust

300

If Mr. Gleason says "MIGH-TY!" the proper response is... 

MUSTANGS!

300

The supposed location of the prep school is ____ Island.  Fill in the blank.

Gale

300

In a game of soccer, how many players does each team have on the field?

11

400

Complete sentences require two things- a subject and what verb-including part?

Predicate

400

In order to be persuasive, you must know who your ____ is.  fill in the blank.

Audience

400

What did Mr. Gleason study in college?

Theatre, Acting

400

Mars' mom threatens that if he doesn't stop getting in trouble, they will move back to...

Ohio or Cleveland

400
This popular beach destination is home to Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center.

Florida

500

This phrase lays out the broad claim for a large project or essay.  Sometimes called a super-claim.

Thesis

500
When giving a presentation, persuasive speakers always make ______.  Fill in the blank.

Eye contact

500

Does Mr. Gleason have a pet? What kind?

Yes, a cat named Momo.

500

Mars' real name is...

Manu

500

This summer destination has air conditioning, lots of books, and is where Mr. Gleason wants you to spend your summer days.

The Library