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1. Pick up a handout: sentence patterns from the Outbox and tape it in.
2. Review the sentence patterns handout and use it as a guide to apply changes to the sentence below:
1. Summer is my favorite time of year.
3. QW: What is the difference between argumentation and persuasive writing?
• Share at your table – start with the person sitting closest to the window!
• Overview clip of argumentation –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lzGy5gizKg
• Argumentation overview – take notes • Analyze an example ACT Aspire persuasive/argument
essay
• 1. Obviously, summer is my favorite time of year.
• 2. Summer, because it is hot and sunny, is my favorite time of year.
• 3. Summer is my favorite time of year, I think.
• 4. Summer is my favorite time of year; it is hot and we always travel to the beach.
• 5. Summer is my favorite time of year, but I also really love Autumn.
• 6. Summer is my favorite time of year because it is hot, sunny, and we don’t have school.
• 1. Finally, the game is over.
• 2. Summer, filled with sunshine and beaches, is my
favorite time of year.
• 3. Summer is my favorite time of year, I think.
• 4. Summer is my favorite time of year, but I don’t like
wearing shorts.
• 5.
• 6.
Argumentation Techniques
An argument involves the process of establishing a claim and then proving it with the use of logical reasoning, examples, and research.
Argumentation
The primary objective of an argumentative essay is to show that you have a valid argument, allowing the reader to adopt your position or to accept it as a truth.
In an argumentative essay you don’t have to win the reader over to your side, but your objective should at least be to persuade them to “agree to disagree” with your position and accept it as another valid point of view.
Structure of a Argumentation
• Introduction • Thesis statement (claim)
• Background Information
• Reasons, Explanation, and Support
• The Opposing View and the Refutation
• Conclusion
Argumentation vs. Persuasion-Differences
Argumentation Persuasion
Attempts to convince the reader to accept the claim as truth
Focuses on evidence(Logos)
Is grounded more in facts, data, and logic
Requires critical reading of the text(s); may include evidence from other sources
Addresses counterclaims in order to present a complete argument
Attempts to convince the reader to accept a thesis as truth
Appeals to the credibility, character, or authority of the writer(ethos)
Is often grounded more in feelings(pathos)than in facts
Is often associated with speeches and frequently requires listeners/readers to take some sort of action to remediate an issue
• Overview of the ACT Aspire rubric (see handout) • https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3PCf-KpwAvqWU1EcWtMUUFHYjQ
• Read the example ACT Aspire prompt and essay. • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T4ahKH-
ILJRw3IbbHLyWLkOkbNHxDPMBuImHc_suqN0/edit
• What are the two options for answering the prompt? • Work with the person sitting next to you to find all of the
components of the rubric. • How do you think this essay was scored on the four
aspects of the rubric?
•Argument
•Development
•Organization
• Language Use
YES NO
•QW: • Login to a Chromebook and go to Google Classroom
• Read the Prompt •What is it asking of us? •Highlight verbs •Underline background information
• Rewrite the prompt in your own words (on the 1st page of the of Google doc).
• Prompt:
• Annette has been thinking about enlisting in the military because she
is very patriotic and wants to serve her country. If she enlists in the
Army, she will have to go away to training camp, be away from her
family, and quit her job. Annette currently has a successful career in
Marketing. She works long hours but the pay is good. Should
Annette join the military instead of keeping her current job?
Consider the positions below as you think about how you would
answer this question.
• Yes – We owe it to ourselves to pursue our career dreams
regardless of the sacrifice.
• No – It is better to keep a good job than to take risks.
• Now, take a position on this question and write a persuasive
essay in which you argue for your position. Be sure to provide
reasons for your position and examples to support your reasons.
•Pick a side.
•Brainstorm your ideas
•Begin writing a persuasive essay in
which you argue for your position.
Be sure to provide reasons for your
position and examples to support
your reasons.
** If you checked out a book from my classroom library and have it in your locker, (and it isn’t your 2nd quarter outside reading book), please go get it and return it. • How to write a hook:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnq17dyxyu4
• Re-read the prompt • Continue writing your persuasive
response. • Hand back graded Paul Revere
essay rubric (see Google Classroom for example essay).
• Re-read the prompt
• Finish writing your persuasive response.
When finished drafting, highlight the
following:
• Claim in yellow
• Reasons in pink
• Counterargument and rebuttal in blue
• QW – Than and then are easily confused. Although the words sound similar, their meanings are entirely different. Use than – comparisons (Andrea is taller than her sister). Use then – for time (First you moisturize, then you apply foundation).
• Which one?
1. If you think Sharon’s the winner, ___ you’re crazy.
2. Geraldine arrived, _______Allan showed up.
3. I ate breakfast; ______I went for a run.
4. I would rather eat breakfast ______go running.
• Pick up a peer editing handout from the
Outbox and login to a Chromebook
• PEER EDITS:
• Trade Chromebooks with a classmate
and read his/her essay
• When you receive your peer edited
response, review the mistakes you need to
correct.
• Write a reflection on the back of your peer-
edit paper. What will you need to improve
for your next essay?
• Turn in your peer edit sheet and be sure to
click “turn in” on Google Classroom