Friday, March 21 - Persuasive Essay

Objective: By the end of class, students will uses resources to write a persuasive essay in order to develop the communication skills and research ability necessary in college and for most occupations throughout life.

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Bias / Statisitc handout

Direct Instruction / Guided / Independent

Get to work on your ESSAYS!!!

Opening paragraph / introduction:

Start with a little short personal story (anecdote). Example:

I never thought I would be a vegetarian. As a kid, I always loved meatballs and gravy. But as I got older meat appealed to me less and less. 

Then add your thesis statement.

Now I think Everyone should be a vegetarian and not eat meat because it is wrong to kill animals for food, the animals raised for food are abused, and the food given to these animals are treated with chemicals and antibiotics that we end up ingesting.

The next paragraph should focus on the first point in my thesis and include at least one logical appeal (fact). 

Example: I believe it is wrong to kill animals for food. Not only do I feel bad but studies show that 48% of animals killed for food end up never being eaten!!.......then write more

Next Paragraph:

The animals raised for food are abused. A recent study of chicken farms showed that 1000 chickens are contained in a 20ft by 20ft space...... write more....

Third body paragraph ( I used direct quote)

" Cows are fed antibiotics that make them develop fat which makes the meat more tender to eat. However, we ingest these antibiotics and other chemicals proven to cause cancer when eating the meat, and in turn, can gain weight and develop disease from them," (vegan.com).  com 

Conclusion (Use an opposing argument if there is one)

Example: I know people say eating meat is necessary for protein and iron, but the risks far outweigh the benefits and one can get protein from vegetables as well....write more   

Closure

Individual checks with students

Exit Pass