Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Author's Argument R:2.8]

-Practice #26

Grammar Study [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Essay Structure Test #3

Review Homework [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Reading Log

Writing Workshop [Persuasive Writing 2.4]

-Persuasive Conclusion

Homework: Persuasive Conclusion (Influence of Pop Culture/Media)

Assignment: Persuasive Conclusion (Influence of Pop Culture/Media)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive conclusion to your essay.

You must have the following sections to your conclusion:

1) Summarize Argument Using Loaded Language (5-7 sentences)

2) Either/Or: Force the reader to select between only two options with your "solution" being the best.

3) Call To Action: Motivate the reader to join your side using bandwagon or snob appeal (3-5 Sentences)

Score Test

Grammar Study [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Essay Structure Practice #15 Test Tomorrow

Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Author's Argument R:2.8]

-Test #5

Review Homework [Supporting Evidence W: 1.4]

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Reading Log

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph Outline #3 (Influence of Pop Culture/Media)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph Outline #3 (Influence of Pop Culture/Media)

Standard: Paragraph Structure Language Conventions 1.3

Directions: Take the third reason from your three-part thesis statement in your introduction and develop a paragraph on the following prompt.

Is pop culture and the media a negative or positive influence on people?

NOTE: The reason is the topic for the complete paragraph. You should not be using three different reasons as your three supporting details.

Place the following sentence starters in your supporting details:

Supporting Detail #1: One way the media is _________________ is ________________.

Supporting Detail #2: Another way the media is ____________ is ________________.

Supporting Detail #3: The last way the media is ____________ is ________________.

In the first blank space you put the reason from your topic sentence. The second blank space is where you examine that reason in a different way.

Here are some questions to help you with your explanation.

1) How/Why does the media do what you are saying it does?

2) What is the effect on teenagers?

3) Specifically, what type of content does what you say it does?

NOTE: You have to do the counterclaim/rebuttal section of the outline.

Counterclaim is an argument that goes against your original argument. Use the following sentence starter:

Some people may think . . .

Rebuttal proves that the counterargument is wrong. Use the following sentence starter for rebuttal #1:

The truth is . . .

Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Author's Argument R:2.8]

-Practice #25 Test Tomorrow

Grammar Study [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Essay Structure Practice #14

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Reading Log

Writing Workshop [Persuasive Writing W: 2.4]

-Body Paragraph #2

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph Outline #2 (Influence of Pop Culture/Media)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph Outline #2 (Influence of Pop Culture/Media)

Standard: Paragraph Structure Language Conventions 1.3

Directions: Take the second reason from your three-part thesis statement in your introduction and develop a paragraph on the following prompt.

Is pop culture and the media a negative or positive influence on people?

 

NOTE: The reason is the topic for the complete paragraph. You should not be using three different reasons as your three supporting details. You have to do the counterclaim/rebuttal section of the outline.

Counterclaim is an argument that goes against your original argument. Use the following sentence starter:

Some people may think . . .

Rebuttal proves that the counterargument is wrong. Use the following sentence starter for rebuttal #1:

The truth is . . .

Homework: Persuasive Paragraph Outline (Influence of Pop Culture/Media)

Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph Outline (Influence of Pop Culture/Media)

Standard: Paragraph Structure Language Conventions 1.3

Directions: Take the first reason from your three-part thesis statement in your introduction and develop a paragraph on the following prompt.

Is pop culture and the media a negative or positive influence on people?

 

NOTE: You have to do the counterclaim/rebuttal section of the outline.

Counterclaim is an argument that goes against your original argument. Use the following sentence starter:

Some people may think . . .

Rebuttal proves that the counterargument is wrong. Use the following sentence starter for rebuttal #1:

The truth is . . .

Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Author's Argument R:2.8]

-Practice #24

Grammar Study [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Essay Structure Practice #13

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Reading Log Due

Score Tests

Writing Workshop [Persuasive Writing W: 2.4]

-Final Essay Intro

Homework: Final Essay Intro (Influence Of The Media)

Assignment: Final Essay Intro (Influence Of The Media)

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write a persuasive introduction on the following prompt:

Is the media a positive or negative influence on people?

You must have the following sections to your introduction:

1) General Introduction To Topic Or Issue (3-5 sentences): Provide an overview of your topic WITHOUT REVEALING YOUR ARGUMENT.

2) Anecdote: Write a "personal" story that proves your argument. Make sure the anecdote has a beginning, middle and end. It must also support your thesis statement.

3) Three-Part Thesis Statement: The media is a positive (negative) influence on people because ___________________, _____________________ and _________________.

Persuasive Techniques [Evaluating Author's Argument R:2.8]

-Practice #23

Grammar Study [Thesis Statement W: 1.1]

-Essay Structure Practice #12

SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]

-Reading Log

Writing Workshop [Persuasive Writing W: 2.4]

-Essay Assignment Sheet

Homework: Essay Structure Final Essay (Influence Of The Media)

Assignment:Essay Structure Final Essay (Influence Of The Media)

Standard: Thesis Statment W: 1.1

Directions: Complete the worksheet by brainstorming your ideas in the bubble map, writing a three-part thesis statement and three topic sentences.

 

Prompt: Is the media (TV, internet, movies, video games) a negative or positive influence on people?

Example: The media is a negative (positive) influence on people because __________,

_______________ and ________________.

District Periodic Assessment [Various Standards]

-Multiple Choice Test

Homework: 10 Persuasive Techniques

Assignment:10 Persuasive Techniques

Standard: Persuasive Writing 2.4

Directions: Write 10 different persuasive techniques on any topic or mix of topics. You can use a mix of Pro and Con just like in the warm ups. Be sure to label each passage with a technique.

Example: Myspace is for losers who will never get a date in real life. (Overgeneralization)