January 6 th, 2016 Persuasive Essay Rough Draft

Vocab-Pre-AP Only  Turn in today.

Stride Academy  Students will use the same link: and click Student Login. They will enter your login code for that particular class (KCC code). A student list should populate. They will click on their name and start working. The first time that they log in, they will complete placement tests for math and LA. This calibrates the content based on where they are in each subject.  Login: KCC95370  Password: td1A6NMY

Stride Academy On-Level  Students will use the same link: and click Student Login. They will enter your login code for that particular class (KCC code). A student list should populate. They will click on their name and start working. The first time that they log in, they will complete placement tests for math and LA. This calibrates the content based on where they are in each subject.  Login: KCC99596  Password: n7f9f179

Objectives  Today we will: revise a class persuasive essay  So we can: revise our own persuasive essay  I will know I have it when I can: master the persuasive format

DOS and DON’Ts of Persuasive Writing:  Do:  Divide into 5 paragraphs  Have a thesis statement in your introduction  Come up with 3 main points to support your argument—these will be your 3 body paragraphs  Show the “counter - argument”  Have a conclusion that has a “clincher statement”  Come up with a catchy title  Don’t :  Don’t begin with “Hello my name is___ and I’m going to write about____”  Don’t use the word “I “ (Instead of “I think we shouldn’t wear uniforms” say “Uniforms shouldn’t be required.”  Don’t be wishy-washy. Pick a side!  Don’t forget to support your opinions with facts and example s

Review: The Persuasive Essay:  A Catchy Title  Introductory paragraph with a “hook”, three main arguments and a thesis statement.  One paragraph for each of your three arguments.  Address the “counter-argument”  Closing paragraph that re-states your thesis and challenges the reader to think about it. Walsh Publishing Co. 2009

Revising  Are there words that are repeated too often? Change them.  Eliminate “you.”  Are their sentences that don’t make sense? Fix them.  Title?

Editing (I suggest switching pens)  Spelling  Capitialization  Punctuation  Indention?

Label  Hook  Thesis  Logos/Ethos/Pathos Topic Sentences (all three)  Fact/Examples (3 per paragraph)  Explanations (3 per paragraph)  Counterargument  Restatement of Thesis  Why it matters  Call to action/solution/prediction  All transitions

Don’t Forget…  Make sure to read over your work and edit for mechanics and spelling.  Write neatly!  Include detail and great vocabulary.  Follow proper format: Proper heading and skip lines! Walsh Publishing Co. 2009

Review for Semester Exam Thank you M’am- pg In “Thank You, Mam” what is the importance of the shoes in the story? 2.How does Mrs. Jones asking Roger to go to the store for her contribute to the plot of the story? 3.What is Roger’s internal conflict in the story? 4.The point of view from which the story is told gives the reader insight into- 5.How does the setting influence the plot of the story? 6.Write a summary of the story 7.A theme expressed in the story centers on- 8.What is ironic about Mrs. Jones advice to Roger? Monsters on Maple Street pg In scene ____ the dialogue between ___ and ___ reveals that the ____ 2.the playwright uses the stage directions at the end of Scene ___ to hint that- (Q12)