1. November 30, 2015 SSR: Silent Reading 15 mins. Yes, it is for a grade
-10 pts. If talking (every time!)
-10 pts. If writing
-10 pts. If texting/using social media
-automatic 0 if sleeping

2. Today’s Objectives
You will work with a group to write a persuasive essay using the “I” graphic organizer, transition words, PHIL/specific examples, ethos, pathos, logos, counterargument and call to action
You will create a final draft of your essay for publication by first, revising and editing, and then typing and ing the definitive product

3. STEP 4: Body paragraph 2
Start with a topic sentence that introduces reason #1
(To begin with, )
Add a transition
(For example, For instance, or To illustrate this,)
Create your specific, detailed example using PHIL and either pathos or logos
Conclude with a revelation
(Do you realize…or There is no doubt)
You have 25 minutes

4. STEP 5: Concession & Rebuttal
Concede the other side: show that you have thought about what your opponents would say (choose a reason from the OTHER side of the T- chart)
Begin with “Even though” and place a comma before your rebuttal
The rebuttal comes after the comma: this is where you restate your thesis in different words
You have 5 minutes

5. STEP 6: Call to Action
This is your last and most POWERFUL statement
Begin with “Ultimately,”
Make sure to use all inclusive words like: everyone, always, never, no one, the whole world, etc.
You have 5 minutes

6. STEP 7: Hook Statistic For this essay let’s try a statistic
You may make it up, just ensure that it is BELIEVABLE
Example:
Nine out of ten people think that Pepsi is better than Sprite.
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, 97% of senior citizens are bad drivers.
You have 7 minutes