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HW: study for Art of Persuasion test

Day 7 – 11/20 Copy the prompt into your journal, then answer the questions

that follow. It has been said, “Failure is not the worst thing in the

world. The very worst is not to try.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Take a position on this issue. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

1.What is your claim (opinion, position)? 2.What is your reason (why you’re right)?

Power-Up!

3 forms of rhetoric, or ways to appeal to listeners, as defined by Greek philosopher Aristotle

Art of Persuasion Review You have 20 minutes to complete the review

sheet silently and independently. Use your notes. Answer easy questions first, then come back to the difficult ones.

When you finish, turn in tofront table, then continue working on Anchor A-13 Map

Anchor Papers Let’s analyze some sample SOL persuasive

essays like what you are required to write in 3.5 months.

Underline with colors: Blue: Claim/Opinion Green: Reason Red: Evidence Orange: Counter Claim

Anchor A-13 Map Now, use the graphic organizer

on your notes to complete the pre-writing for this essay. Use your underlining to help you determine which details go in which bubbles.

Today, in English…

•Art of Persuasion Review•Test on Art of Persuasion next class

HW: Study for Art of Persuasion test