1. Features of Persuasive Language in Writing & Speaking Who uses it? How is it used? How can we use it? English III

2. 1/25 QuickWrite Based on your prior knowledge write three words or phrases that may be used in persuasive writing or speaking. Share your examples.

3. Persuasive language in writing and speaking… Uses words to convince others Uses words to receive a response Uses words to influence beliefs Uses words to provoke action

4. Persuasive language in writing and speaking? WHO: Students Politicians Advertisers Retail stores Movie trailers Fundraisers Public institutions and organizations Grant writers Telemarketers WHAT THEY USE IT FOR: Argumentative papers and oral presentations To receive votes and support To persuade you to buy To compel you to see the movie To receive funding To receive support, enrollment, members etc. To receive other resources

5. The 3 Appeals in Persuasive Language Persuasive writers and speakers work to affect you in these areas: Ethos - ethical or moral (sense of right or wrong) Pathos – emotional or feelings (tugging on your heart strings) Logos - logical or mental (if it makes sense then you need it)

6. Now it’s time to watch a video… On ethos, pathos and lagos in persuasive language (writing and speaking) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4t TugqBkJU&feature=related

7. Now you’re going to receive a list of words/phrases Persuasive language words and phrases

8. Now it’s time to watch more videos… So that we can become more familiar with how persuasive language is used in speeches, movie trailers and commercials! Record the examples you hear of persuasion on the graphic organizer

9. Now I’d like you to get in small groups… Time for your independent practice You’re going to write short scripts and present them, by working with your group to write a persuasive presentation about an issue Here’s your issue (you will receive a sheet)!

10. 15 minutes later and it’s time… For groups to present! You have 2-3 minutes to get your point across in an effective way Remember the examples we saw on video, that should help you!

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