Persuasion Essay An essay with an attitude! It’s a matter of opinion~ supported by research!

How do we persuade our reader? Arguments based on facts and RESEARCH Arguments that respect other view points Arguments made with persuasive techniques ~ ethos ~ pathos ~ logos

Pick a topic with two clear sides: Should uniforms be required at Mt Pick a topic with two clear sides: Should uniforms be required at Mt. Mourne IB School? Do some research about the issue. Take a stand. Write a well thought out five paragraph essay. Use the graphic organizer Mrs. Webb gives you. You can also use this online tool: http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/persuasion_map/ Use your research to support your essay. Use ethos, pathos, and logos to support your essay. Cite your evidence with proper MLA format.

Interactive Graphic Organizer http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/persuasion_map/

Give Credit to the Research! We will learn how to cite from books, articles, websites, and more. For this writing project, use the ACE Strategy: According to the author (name the author) in the article/website (name the article or website)… Include a bibliography at the end of your paper.

Bibliography Review During the next class Mrs. Lowell will review how to write a bibliography for your paper. While in the library, you will also research a topic and write a five paragraph essay supporting a stance that you take on a topic. Use your time wisely so you do not have homework!