Persuasive+Writing+Unit

What is worth fighting for?
 * BIG IDEAS AND ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:**

How can we make a difference with our writing?

How can our views and perspectives change society? (http://www.edutopia.org/)

This unit explores persuasive rhetoric (communication) and its place in society. Using research, students will be expected to identify an issue in society and then defend his/her point of view on that issue. The defense must be written in the form of a five-paragraph essay. Each body paragraph must include researched support to back the thesis for the paper.
 * UNIT OVERVIEW:**

Below is the expectation for the 5 Paragraph format (content, conventions, and style information can be found on the rubric):

Introductory Paragraph- Broad statement, narrowing statement, proof statement (in parallel structure), and thesis with concession.

Body Paragraphs- There must be three of them. Each body paragraph should have one topic on which to focus all research and commentary. Commentary starters: This explains..., This shows..., This supports... An in text citation should look like this: "Each body paragraph should have one topic" (Anderson).

Conclusion- The conclusion should set your reader/audience into action. What is the purpose of the paper in the first place? What do you want your audience to know and understand? What do you want the audience to do about it?

Check the rubric page (or handout from class) for more details on MLA format, organization, style, and content.

For more MLA formatting information, go to: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ Use the left sidebar to guide your search!


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