Argument & Persuasion Mode and how to effectively use it. Branson Beihl, Lacey Brunke, Chantelle Wilson, Kyle Icban, Madelyn Pflaumer You need to make your font size larger across your presentation> I changed the font to 20 for all except the examples-Kyle

Definition/Comparison ***gotta start off with the basics Argument: Pick a side in a disputed topic Explain why you take the side you chosen Include the description of the other side of the story Rebuttal Not obviously biased, but not totally unbiased as well. Try bullet points for the definition, will help you will size issues and help you get to the point

Definition/Comparison (continued)... Persuasion: Pick a side of a controversial idea/event/belief, AND you try to bring the opposition to your side; to persuade them Use your side of the story way more than the opposing side Rebuttal Very much biased.

Elements towards a good argument essay Establish evidence to support your argument (either factual, logical, statistical, or anecdotal). Clarify relevant values for your audience Prioritize and/or sequence facts and values in order of importance to build your argument

Elements to a good essay (continued)... Form and state conclusions based on your mentioned facts and values Have confidence to convince your audience that you are credible to speak on the subject you are discussing A clear, concise, and defined thesis statement that occurs in the first paragraph of the essay.

Structure Introduction With a thesis that states your overall opinion and a hook that draws in the reader Thesis statement is a combination of your most persuasive arguments, or a single powerful argument Entice your reader to continue with the rest of the paper Examples… Facts Anecdote Humorous sketch WAY too much info on this slide. Needs to be split among 4 or more slides.

Structure Body paragraphs that will have your supporting points Inform the reader of your p.o.v Focus on your main points and logical arguments Keep your voice active Make your evidence clear and precise Throughout body paragraphs Start off with a clear topic sentence that introduces the main point Consider flow of your paragraphs. You want to make your argument feel like it’s a building, one point upon another Want to use last sentence of each paragraph as a transition skeleton gif add please

Structure Conclusion restate main ideas reflect the succession and importance of the arguments logically conclude their development How could this argument be applied to broader context? Any further questions that has been raised by your argument?

For example... Argument: You are wrong and I am right and here is why: As a student in Queen Shutt’s 4th period class, I know that when I receive the privilege to exit the classroom. Second of all, each period is 52 minutes (45 minutes on Monday) taking away time for intervention(+30 minutes) and announcements(+5 minutes), and the period starts at 11:04. Finally, as the clock nears the end of the period, you can feel your aching belly reaching for your food in your bag as lunch inches closer. You can tell when you have to eat. That is why you are wrong about how you believe that 4th period ends at 12:00, but it ends at 12:01.

For example (continued)... Persuasion: Mom, I want pizza, and here are some reasons for why we should eat pizza (for dinner) tonight: As your son, I know it is hard to cook for me every single day, but if we we order pizza it would give you a break from all the rush. Second of all, pizza is not all that unhealthy as people may believe to be, but in fact if we go to Mario’s Pizza, they serve the freshest ingredients to ensure a healthy meal. Finally, I like pizza, and you like pizza. If we order pizza both us and our stomachs will be happy about the decision we had made. That is why we should have pizza.

Differences What is an argument? Tell about your view/side on a topic What is persuasion? Persuades someone to your side of a topic Argument makes claims based on factual evidence Persuasion makes claims based on opinion Argument logic based Persuasion emotion based Arguments include a counterclaim/rebuttal always Persuasions may not take into account the opposing side’s view

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