Requirements/NJASK format
Structure
Kinds of Appeals
Kinds of Evidence
Persuasive writing words
100
45 minutes
How much time do you have to think and plan?
100
A sentence that states your position
What is a thesis?
100
Legal?
What kind of appeal is this? Anyone who does not respect free speech is breaking the law!
100
Anecdote
What is a brief story called?
100
In my opinion I believe It is my belief that I maintain that From my point of view It seems to me
What is an introductory phrase/word that can be used?
200
Prewrite
What is the first step after you have read the writing task?
200
3 main arguments
How many arguments do you need for your response?
200
Logical
What kind of appeal is this? If students are not able to speak their minds, they will become afraid to speak up in life.
200
Using statistics
What is including numbers, graphs and other data called?
200
As you can see In conclusion In short To sum up To be sure Without a doubt
What is a concluding phrase/word?
300
Title
What goes on the top line of your paper?
300
One
How many counterarguments do you need?
300
Emotional
What kind of appeal is this? People are happier and more secure when they are free to speech.
300
An analogy
What is drawing a connection between a similar situation and the question at hand called?
300
First Second Finally Next In addition Also Last
What is a transition word?
400
No
Do you skip lines between paragraphs?
400
At least 5
How many paragraphs do you need?
400
Ethical
What kind of appeal is this? Free speech makes our school stronger and smarter.
400
Quotations or expert opinion
What is using a quote from someone who is an expert in the field called?
400
I realize you I understand you Some people It may be that On the contrary On the other hand
What is a countering word?
500
Yes
Does handwriting count?
500
Evidence/support
What do you need to back up your reasons?
500
emotional
What kind of appeal is this? People whose free speech is compromised may feel disenfranchised and marginalized.
500
Using imagery
What is it when people see the effects of the argument called?
500
For example For instance In support of this In fact As evidence
What is a word to introduce details?