This document provides an agenda and instructions for an in-class writing assignment. Students will write an argumentative essay arguing for which survival supplies they would choose to bring if stranded in the wilderness. The essay should be around 500 words and not require outside sources. The document outlines the key components of the essay, including an introduction with a clear thesis statement, body paragraphs with topic sentences and support for each supply choice, a counterargument paragraph, and a conclusion. Students will also get into groups to discuss and finalize their supply lists before writing the essay.
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Introductory Paragraph; hook, anecdote, logical appeals
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Thesis #1 - Malcolm Gladwell has penned a fascinating book which is certain to revolutionize how we evaluate the world and the near one-hundred thousand day-to-day decisions that impact our life.
Thesis #2 – Malcolm Gladwell has penned a book which trivializes the complex nature of life and death decisions and erroneously dismisses the notions of pensive reflection and erudite study.
1. Summarize the book. You need to describe what the book is about in enough detail that someone who hasn’t read the book has a clear idea of the topic the author is addressing, the parameters of the book, and how the book is organized. If you don’t give your reader some idea what the book is about, then you may lose your reader when you start analyzing the book. Note that a chapter-by-chapter summary of the book is not needed. A general summary of the main points will be sufficient.
A summary tends to be logical since you are reporting on what the book is about.
• Topic sentence that alludes to your thesis sentence and leads into your summary
Summary here
Brief one sentence summary of the summary above and transition into the Gladwell’s purpose
2. Identify the author’s purpose. What does your author want to accomplish with this book? What audience is the book intended for? Your author may want to fill a gap in psychology and how our subconscious works by examining a topic that other historians have neglected, or your author may have an interpretation of the chosen subject that differs substantially from previous books on the subject - your author is trying to accomplish something with the book; you need to figure out what it is!
Use logical and possible ethical appeals here
• Topic sentence that alludes to the thesis statement and introduces the author’s purpose
Paragraph #1
Brief one sentence summary of the author’s purpose and transition into whether Gladwell was successful in stating his purpose or not.
You may use logical and emotional appeals here
Argue that the author does in fact accomplish what he set out to do with this book .You may also argue to the contrary.
Paragraph #2
One sentence summary of valid purpose or not and then transition into your theme discussion.
2. Identify the author’s theme or themes. During the course of the book, the author will probably develop several themes. Does the author have an issue that he or she keeps raising? A point or idea that recurs throughout the book? These are the author’s themes - arguments that the author particularly wants to emphasize. Essentially, you will begin to decide if they hold water or not.
You should use primarily logical appeals here since you are reporting details
• Topic sentence that alludes to your thesis statement and introduces the author’s themes.
Paragraph #1 on themes
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Writing the Persuasive Essay What is a persuasiveargum.docxambersalomon88660
Writing the Persuasive Essay
What is a persuasive/argument essay?
In persuasive writing, a writer takes a position FOR or AGAINST an issue and writes to
convince the reader to believe or do something
Persuasive writing, also known as the argument essay, utilizes logic and reason to show that
one idea is more legitimate than another idea. It attempts to persuade a reader to adopt a
certain point of view or to take a particular action. The argument must always use sound
reasoning and solid evidence by stating facts, giving logical reasons, using examples, and
quoting experts.
When planning a persuasive essay, follow these steps
1. Choose your position. Which side of the issue or problem are you going to write about,
and what solution will you offer? Know the purpose of your essay.
2. Analyze your audience. Decide if your audience agrees with you, is neutral, or
disagrees with your position.
3. Research your topic. A persuasive essay must provide specific and convincing
evidence. Often it is necessary to go beyond your own knowledge and experience. You
might need to go to the library or interview people who are experts on your topic.
4. Structure your essay. Figure out what evidence you will include and in what order you
will present the evidence. Remember to consider your purpose, your audience, and
your topic.
The following criteria are essential to produce an effective argument
• Be well informed about your topic. To add to your knowledge of a topic, read
thoroughly about it, using legitimate sources. Take notes.
• Test your thesis. Your thesis, i.e., argument, must have two sides. It must be
debatable. If you can write down a thesis statement directly opposing your own, you
will ensure that your own argument is debatable.
• Disprove the opposing argument. Understand the opposite viewpoint of your position
and then counter it by providing contrasting evidence or by finding mistakes and
inconsistencies in the logic of the opposing argument.
• Support your position with evidence. Remember that your evidence must appeal to
reason.
Parts of the Persuasive Essay
1. The Introduction
The introduction has a "hook or grabber" to catch the reader's attention. Some
"grabbers" include:
1. Opening with an unusual detail: (Manitoba, because of its cold climate, is not thought of as
a great place to be a reptile. Actually, it has the largest seasonal congregation of garter
snakes in the world!)
2. Opening with a strong statement: (Cigarettes are the number one cause of lighter sales in
Canada!)
3. Opening with a Quotation: (Elbert Hubbard once said , "Truth is stronger than fiction.")
4. Opening with an Anecdote: An anecdote can provide an amusing and attention-getting
opening if it is short and to the point.
5. Opening with a Statistic or Fact: Sometimes a statistic or fact will add emphasis or interest
to your topic. It may be wise to include the item's .
Learn all about how to write an excellent position paper.
"The classic position paper contains three main elements: An Introduction, which identifies the issue that will be discussed and states the author's position on that issue. The Body of the paper, which contains the central argument and can be further broken up into three unique sections: Background information."
3. • Get into groups of three or four and discuss your
choices. Explain your reasons for choosing your
supplies to the other people in your group. It will
behoove you to argue vigorously so you all understand
the benefits of each item. When you have all settled on
your final lists, make a list for yourself of what each
person in your group is taking with him or her.
4. Write an essay arguing for the supplies you have chosen to
take with you into the wild. Present the issue to readers, and
develop an argument for the purpose of
confirming, challenging, or changing your readers’ views on
which supplies are the most important for survival.
Your final essay should be around 500 words. You don’t need
outside sources for this essay.
Essay #1: The argument essay: an in-class
writing exam
5. Introduction and Thesis
• Focus your presentation of the issue: Your introduction should
explain to the reader both the situation you face and why you
have limited resources.
• Thesis: Compose a thesis that makes your position
unambiguous, appropriately qualified, and clearly arguable.
(Your thesis will likely be near the end of your introduction).
• Your working thesis might be similar to one of these:
– “To survive in the wilderness, I will take __________________,” or
– “For this trip, I plan to bring __________________________.”
6. Body Paragraphs
• Paragraph one: topic sentence supporting your first item.
– Give reasons for your choice and support them with
examples, scenarios, or anecdotes.
• Paragraph two: topic sentence supporting your second item.
– Give reasons for your choice and support them with
examples, scenarios, or anecdotes.
• Additional Paragraphs: Repeat using the same or similar
strategies
7. Counterargument:
• Write a counterargument that addresses why you wouldn’t
take the items the other people in your group think are very
important. You should address specific tools others in your
group chose to take. You may do this in each body paragraph
as you argue for your choice, or you may do it as a separate
paragraph after you finish arguing for your tools.
• For example, you might start by writing, “while some people
might prefer a sleeping bag, I found it to be a poor choice
compared to the blanket.” Then you can explain why.
8. Conclusion:
• If your adventure is over, describe how it ended and
how you have recovered, suffered, or benefitted from it.
OR
• If the adventure is ongoing, consider predicting your
future in the wild.
– What are you chances of success?
– What do you see as your biggest challenge?
– How might you fail?
9. Homework
• Read: HG through
chapter 2
Post #3: Post your
completed in-class
writing