PATHWAYS 2 - WRITING UNIT 6 Writing a PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH National Geographic, Heinle CENGAGE Learning Elizabeth Celeste Coiman-Lopez, BAT, MS. Houston Community College, School of Continuing Education

Unit 6 - p. 115 LANGUAGE FOR WRITING: MAKING CONCESSIONS RULES: MAKING CONCESSIONS: is saying that one idea is true, but another idea is stronger or more important. It is more persuasive. Use: although, though, even though to make concessions. Although botulinum toxin can be deadly (true), it can also cure several serious diseases. (stronger idea) Writer concedes that botulinum toxin is dangerous, but the ability to cure diseases is more important. (scientist should continue working with it) 2. Even though botulinum toxin can cure several diseases (true), it can de deadly. (stronger idea) Writer concedes that botulinum toxin can cure diseases, but the fact that is dangerous is more important. (scientist should stop working with it) Unit 6 - p. 115 LANGUAGE FOR WRITING: MAKING CONCESSIONS

Unit 6 - p. 116 WRITING SKILL - WRITING A PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH RULES: You try to convince the reader that something is true. First, you state the issue. Then you state your argument. Finally, you explain the reasons why you think your argument is valid or true. Making concessions in a persuasive paragraph can help strengthen your argument. Making concessions show the reader that you have thought about the different arguments, but you believe that your argument is the strongest and most important. Unit 6 - p. 116 WRITING SKILL - WRITING A PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH

Unit 6 P. 117 PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH

Benefits of an Online Class College students should take at least one on-line class, because the savings, flexibility, and efficiency. First, students can save time and money by taking a class on-line. Instead of taking the bus or driving a car and parking, they can walk to their computer. This may save some students ten minutes, but can save other ones more than an hour. Next, on-line classes are more flexible. Though students still have to do the work, parents and students with family commitments can schedule their class time around the needs of their family. Students with part-time or full-time jobs can complete the class work anytime of the day or night. Last, learning on-line is more efficient. Students can go quickly to the Internet to have a point explained. Some instructors tie power point presentations and video links into their on-line lectures. Though some students may miss the face to face learning of a traditional class, on-line classes can address that concern. For example, instructors can require on-line introductions so that students meet each other and even see photos or avatars of their classmates. Also, instructors can use on-line discussion boards so that students can share their ideas. In conclusion, for all these reasons, students should try an on-line class. Unit 6 P. 117 PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH

PEER EDITING CHECKLIST Writer: ______________________ Peer Editor: ___________________ Writing Title: _______________________________________ Heading Title, all words in capital letters but articles and prepositions Topic Sentence (Open Sentence) Indentation in the first line No contractions Transition Words 3 Supporting Ideas 2 Details for each idea, explained. Correct Verb Tenses: Present Perfect and other tenses Subject and Verb agreement Correct punctuation in each sentence. Correct spelling of the words Use at least 1 concession PEER EDITING CHECKLIST