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Argumentation: Persuasive Writing

Argumentation: Persuasive Writing. Cyclic review: Four modes—D.E.A.N . Three Arguments—P.I.V . Exit quiz. 1. Three kinds of disputes in persuasive speech are… 2. This kind of dispute mostly centers on the STANDARDS of a product, procedure, person, or idea?

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Argumentation: Persuasive Writing

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  1. Argumentation: Persuasive Writing Cyclic review: Four modes—D.E.A.N. Three Arguments—P.I.V.

  2. Exit quiz 1. Three kinds of disputes in persuasive speech are… 2. This kind of dispute mostly centers on the STANDARDS of a product, procedure, person, or idea? 3. If you are arguing about what you consider to be the best kind of ice cream or classroom teaching method, you are (mostly) having this kind of dispute? 4. If you are arguing about the CAUSES of a three car accident while holding the drivers apart? 5. If three siblings are arguing over when and where they get to use the one extra family car?

  3. Headings for 3 Arguments Interpretation Values Policy Facts/Generalization Measurement Need for change Characterization Standards Cause/cure Causes/Backgrounds knock down old? Workability set up new?

  4. Values Dispute: Basic Issues Two fundamental principles: 1. something to be evaluated 2. a standard by which to measure it Basic issues: measurement/assessment of individual item “whooaaaa, this is the best pizza in town” definition of the value standard(s) crusts? ingredients? location in town? relevance of value standard(s) consider the alternatives

  5. Values: Sources of standards Cultural/community: beliefs, attitudes—fair play, respect, justice, equity, proper language Constitutional/codified: principles, rights, codes Philosophies: politics, economics, arts, religions Performance standards: applied to products

  6. You try it… Greed is a good thing: 1. measurement or assessment of individual items: ______________________________________ 2. definition of the value standard(s): ______________________________________ 3. determine which standards are relevant: ______________________________________ 4. consider circumstances and alternatives: ______________________________________

  7. You try it… It is patriotic to challenge the government’s reasons for going to war: 1. measurement or assessment of individual items: ______________________________________ 2. definition of the value standard(s): ______________________________________ 3. determine which standards are relevant: ______________________________________ 4. consider circumstances and alternatives: ______________________________________

  8. Interpretive Essays: Basic Issues --Facts and Generalizations all of the numbers; all of the stats --Definition and Characterization terms like collision, wrecklessness, intentional, accidental; “poor”, “decline”, dramatic downturn, gradual? --Causes and Backgrounds weather, light, inebriation, obstruction? Poor teaching, new population of student, unfair test Poor prep?

  9. You try it… 1. The reason the Creative force (God) allows the existence of evil (moral/physical) on earth… 2. The reason students from poor socio-economic backgrounds drop out of high school more than those from richer socio-economic backgrounds… 3. The reasons obesity is at an all-time high…

  10. Policy dispute: Basic Issues Essential Issues of a Policy Dispute: 1. Need for Change 2. Cause and Cure 3. Workability and Feasibility of Policies 4. Acceptability of Policies 5. Available Alternatives

  11. You try it… Sharing the responsibilities for household duties between two college roomies 1. Need for Change _____________________ 2. Cause and Cure_______________________ 3. Workability and Feasibility of Policies______ 4. Acceptability of Policies___________________ 5. Available Alternatives_____________________

  12. Digression On Manners and Style self reference IS allowed, because OPINIONS give your opponent their just deserts avoid the extreme and negative social utterances avoid inflammatory or cutely derogatory forms of address (ad hominem) in fact, move toward address of high regard and respect

  13. Review Interpretation Values Policy Facts/Generalization Measurement Need for change Characterization Standards Cause/cure Causes/Backgrounds knock down old? Workability set up new?

  14. Exit quiz 1. Three kinds of disputes in persuasive speech are… 2. This kind of dispute mostly centers on the STANDARDS of a product, procedure, person, or idea? 3. If you are arguing about what you consider to be the best kind of ice cream or classroom teaching method, you are (mostly) having this kind of dispute? 4. If you are arguing about the CAUSES of a three car accident while holding the drivers apart? 5. If three siblings are arguing over when and where they get to use the one extra family car?

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