1. September 5-6, 2017 Vocabulary practice
If you have been studying, this puzzle will be easy
If you haven’t been studying, you will have to refer to the back board for assistance

2. Today’s Objectives
You will review parts of an essay and be introduced to the specific parts of a persuasive essay by viewing a video, analyzing a graphic organizer, and discussing similarities and differences
You will create thesis statements using practice prompts, assigned structure, and discussion among group members.

3. Group Introductions
Finish choosing your roles for the six weeks
2 truths and a lie
Group name & symbol

4. Parts of an Essay refresher
Introduction: hook & thesis
Body paragraph 1: reason/example (ethos, pathos, or logos)
Body paragraph 2: reason/example 2 (ethos, pathos, or logos)
Conclusion: restatement of thesis (counterargument & call to action)

5. Persuasive essay
See writing section of class website for introductory video

6. Fyi: the hook When writing an essay, I always save the hook for last
Why? Because once I finish the rough draft, I have a better idea of how I want to start the essay!
Beginning with figurative language is always awesome!

7. What is a Thesis statement?
A thesis statement usually appears at the end of the introductory paragraph of a paper, and it offers a concise summary of the main point or claim
We are going to learn how to write thesis statements for both the staar test and tsi
(Both the staar E2 and tsi writing test ask you to write a persuasive essay)

9. Persuasive techniques
Open the binder to the “toolbox” section and find the paper with the three types of appeals:
Ethos—credibility—spelling, grammar, personal example
Pathos—emotional appeal—anecdotal evidence
Logos—logical appeal—logical evidence

10. Persuasive triangle

11. Persuasive elements
See writing section of class website for video

12. Practice
Heads up---you will be writing essays using these thesis statements so don’t just put nonsense or you will regret it later!
You have 30 minutes to write the 2 thesis statements! Go!

13. citations
Inspirtedmusic. “My Heart Will Go On (Instrumental) - James Horner (HD).” YouTube, YouTube, 5 Jan. 2013,
mikezigarelli. “An Introduction to Ethos, Logos and Pathos.” YouTube, YouTube, 30 May 2014,
shmoopdotcom. “How to Identify Ethos, Logos and Pathos by Shmoop.” YouTube, YouTube, 30 Sept. 2014,
Teaching Without Frills. “Persuasive Writing for Kids: What Is It?” YouTube, YouTube, 24 Jan. 2016,
TheKARAOKEChannel. “Angel in the Style of ‘Sarah McLachlan’ Karaoke Video with Lyrics (No Lead Vocal).” YouTube, YouTube, 2 May 2011,
“Yay Clipart.” ClipartBarn, 22 Dec. 2016, clipartbarn.com/yay-clipart/.