 Today is Day 52, 12/3 2 sheets of paper  Turn your study guide answers for chapters 1-2 in the basket without socializing.  Make a KWL Chart about “Persuasion.” Write at least six items in your chart (K or W) How does a person persuade others? What techniques can they use?  All grades will be updated by Thursday for progress reports

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 Writers use persuasive techniques to help convince readers to think a certain way about an issue. In this essay, Goodall uses one of the easiest and most effective persuasive techniques, emotional appeals.

 Emotional Appeals  Uses strong feelings, rather than facts and evidence to persuade.

 However, that is not her only strategy. She also uses Ethical appeal.  They tap into people’s values or standards.  Loaded language is another technique Goodall uses. She uses words with positive or negative connotations to stir people’s emotions.

 In this article, Goodall uses all three aforementioned persuasive tactics. With your partner, complete a chart identifying examples of each tactic. Give at least three examples for each category, for a total of 10+ examples. 15 min

TechniqueExamples from essay Emotional appeals Appeal to pity, fear, or vanity: uses strong feelings rather than facts and evidence to persuade. Appeal to values Ethical appeal; taps into people’s values or moral standards Word choice Uses words with positive or negative connotations to stir people’s emotions

 Of three techniques we analyzed today, which was most effective for you as a reader? Why? Which was least effective for you? Write two paragraphs (one describing the most effective, one describing the least effective – topic sentences, examples/supporting details, and a conclusion sentence!)