Thursday, August 13, 2015

Persuasive Essay Revising/ Identification

August 14, 2015

E.Q: Create an authentic persuasive essay applying the techniques reviewed throughout this unit.
Identify the persuasive techniques applied in your essay.
Obj: I can create a persuasive essay, using the techniques discussed in class.
I can identify the persuasive techniques applied in my essay.

Starter:

Free Write Friday

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Vocabulary:
Review the Persuasive Technique Flashcards.
We will play another round of the speed game.
We will divide the room in half and compete to get the most terms correct.
 
 
Activity:
 
Activity:
Thinking back to what you accomplished yesterday, decide on which step you need to start with.

A.  Conferencing
While you are revising, I will be rotating throughout the room conducting one-on-one conferences.
I will help assist you with anything you specifically request and guide you alongside the rubric.
 
B.  Revising
Based on the checklist and comments go back to your essay and make revisions.
 
 C.  Identifying
In order to demonstrate your knowledge and application of persuasive techniques, you will identify them in a copy of your essay.  Follow the instructions below to complete the assignment.
 
1.  Make a copy of your essay and label it Persuasive Essay Identification
2. Highlight the following devices in your essay:
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
Persuasive Technique Strategy One
Persuasive Technique Strategy Two
Persuasive Technique Strategy Three
3.  For each strategy, in a comment box, explain the reason you chose to implement it.
 
D.  Practicing
If you have time, practice reading your essay aloud.
Where should you place emphasis to be persuasive?
Should there be pauses?
How should you vary tone and pace?
 
Consider these items for when you will present.
Closure:
What are the finals steps you must take to create a polished, persuasive essay?
 

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