1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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?

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. Thank You for Listening to us

13. “When life gives you lemons… well… cool!” -John Lemon

14. Lemon+Grenade=Lemonade

15. What did the lemon say to the lime?

16. Nothing silly, lemons can’t talk…

17. ...only John Lemon can...