Persuasive Unit

1. Persuasive Unit • Open to the next available section of your journal and title that page: “Persuasive Unit” • This will be all your notes and many of your assignments for the unit • Under the heading begin a table of contents with page 1 being “Elements of an Argument” • In this unit you will: • READING: Be able to identify and analyze elements of an argument, rhetorical fallacies, compare and contrast persuasive texts • WRITING: in an organized essay, clearly state your thesis and present support for your argument including addressing opposing viewpoints

2. Persuasive Unit Grades • MAJOR: Reading test that will assess analysis of a persuasive text as well as logical fallacies • MAJOR: timed writing of an persuasive essay. Prewriting is part of this grade • DAILY: quiz on rhetorical fallacies and elements of an argument • DAILY: reading assignments and responses

3. page 1 “Elements of an Argument” • CLAIM – • SUPPORT – • types of support: • COUNTERARGUMENT -

4. page 1 “Elements of an Argument” • CLAIM – the writer’s position on a problem or issue • SUPPORT – • types of support: • COUNTERARGUMENT -

5. On page 1 and title it “Elements of an Argument” • CLAIM – the writer’s position on a problem or issue • SUPPORT – the reasons and evidence that backs up the claim • types of support: • COUNTERARGUMENT -

6. On the next available page title it “Elements of an Argument” • CLAIM – the writer’s position on a problem or issue • SUPPORT – the reasons and evidence that backs up the claim • types of support: facts, quotations, anecdotes, examples, statistics • COUNTERARGUMENT -

7. On the next available page title it “Elements of an Argument” • CLAIM – the writer’s position on a problem or issue • SUPPORT – the reasons and evidence that backs up the claim • types of support: facts, quotations, anecdotes, examples, statistics • COUNTERARGUMENT – when a writer anticipates objections from opposing viewpoints and attempts to answer these objections

8. Directions: • Number your page 1-4 • On the next slide, you will see little red numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4. • You are to identify each number and if it is a claim, support, or counterargument.

9. NOW YOU TRY

10. Building up your writing stamina is important so that you are better prepared for the timed write. Address the prompt below during the allotted time. If you “finish” writing on the topic, go back and seriously ask yourself, if this was a major grade timed write, what would you need to add to make it an A?

11. PAGE 2: Fast Food • CONSIDER: Many experts believe that fast-food restaurants are contributing to teen's obesity. They point to high-calorie meals that can be quickly ordered and consumed. They say that these restaurants deliberately target teens in their advertising. Many even offer prizes and toys. Before you begin writing, think about fast-food restaurants and their impact on teens. • REFER: Refer to your notes in order to create the most effective argument • WRITE: Now write to persuade your reader as to whether or not fast food restaurants should be held responsible for the nutritional content of their food.

12. Page 3 “What Can’t I Live on French Fries?” • Open to page 983 and read the article and answer the 4 questions in your journal. • Go back to your Fast Food timed write practice. LABEL THE TYPES OF SUPPORT YOU USED