Create a Thesis Flip
What is the first thing you should do when you receive an essay?
Find the prompt.
Break down the prompt.
Where could a counterclaim be used in PEEEEL?
Between the two sets of E's OR before the link.
What does High School Teacher stand for?
Hook, Subject, Thesis
This type of persuasive mode relies on the knowledge of the reader.
Logos
Write an essay in which you describe the ways that people can overcome their fears.
The ways that people can overcome their fears are...
For an explanatory essay, what is the most important statement that needs to be included in the essay?
Thesis statement.
What does PEEEEL stand for?
Point, Evidence, Elaboration, Evidence, Elaboration, Link
In an argumentative essay the thesis is called....
Claim.
Identify the persuasive mode:
And you know, ladies and gentlemen, my whole life has been about trying to create a climate of opportunity for people.
You know, as my father carried that mail on his back and his father was a coal miner, and you know, I was just told by my cousin—I didn't realize this—that my mother, one of four [children]‚ was the only one to graduate from high school.
Ethos
Write an essay in which you take a position on whether or not the penny should remain a form of currency.
The penny should/ should not remain a form of currency because...
Why should you break down a prompt?
To know what to look for and to stay on topic.
You should have two pieces of evidence and elaboration in each body paragraph to achieve...
Synthesis.
The first sentence of your conclusion should...
restate the prompt or thesis.
Identify the persuasive mode:
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Pathos
Write an essay in which you decide whether or not SeaWorld should be allowed to keep orcas in captivity.
SeaWorld should/ should not be allowed to keep orcas in captivity because...
What is synthesis?
Combining similar ideas from multiple sources to complete your thesis.
What is wrong with this cited piece of evidence?
According to Source 1, "Pennies cost more to make than they are worth".
The citation should not use Source 1. They should have cited the author of the text or the title.
What are ways to end your conclusion?
-Leave the reader with a question to consider.
-End on a broad statement that shows how the essay can relate to real-world topics.
Identify the persuasive mode:
Over the past two years, what began as a series of peaceful protests against the oppressive regime of Bashar al-Assad has turned into a brutal civil war. Over 100,000 people have been killed. Millions have fled the country...
Pathos
Write an essay in which you decide if it is ever appropriate to intentionally break a rule.
It is/ is not ever appropriate to intentionally break a rule because...
What happens if you forget to include your thesis statement or claim?
Your score for Purpose, Focus and Organization will automatically drop to a 1.
Identify the counterclaim:
To begin with, self-driving cars could pose a threat to motorists. According to Huffington Post, "the technology is not advanced enough to use on the roads". This shows that self driving cars could potentially be dangerous because the technology isn't up to date. Jean Marsh states, "The self-driving car relies on a lot of trust, trust that it has not earned yet". Marsh brings up a good point that self-driving cars could be a thing oft he future, but for now, they are not safe enough to put on our roads. Some might argue that only one crash has been recorded by a self-driving car, but that one crash is enough to prove that self-driving cars could harm others on the road. This is just one reason why self-driving cars could pose a threat to motorists.
Some might argue that only one crash has been recorded by a self-driving car, but that one crash is enough to prove that self-driving cars could harm others on the road.
In an argumentative essay, what are the three persuasive modes you can use to help improve your argument?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Identify the persuasive mode:
“Runnin’ through the 6 with my woes, countin’ money, you know how it goes. Pray the real live forever, man, pray the fakes get exposed.”
Ethos