Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Tuesday, December 13 - Persuasive Essay - 5th period

Objective: By the end of class, students will begin to construct a research-based persuasive essay in order to improve reading comprehensive and writing skills.

DO NOW
WRITE INTO NOTEBOOKS:

What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement is a single sentence contained in your introductory paragraph that embodies what your whole essay is going to be about. In a persuasive essay, it clearly states your opinion.

WHAT IS AN ANECDOTE?  An anecdote is a short personal, amusing story or experience about yourself that relates to your topic. It is often used as an "attention getter" in an introductory paragraph.

ANECDOTE + THESIS STATEMENT = INTRODUCTION


How to create a reference page:

EASYBIB.COM

You must cite every website that you use for information and/or direct quotes in your essay and put them on your reference page at the end of your paper. DO this as you find sites so you have them available to you and remember where good information can be found.

FIND 3 good sources for your topic and use EASYBIB.COM to create proper references. Then cut and paste them onto a google docs and share with me.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION

This will be a simple 4 paragraph persuasive essay:
1- Introduction
2 - Logical Appeals
3 - Emotional Appeals
4 - Conclusion

How do you even begin? Do not get overwhelmed.

After choosing a topic, you will spend sometime researching logical, emotional and thinking about a THESIS statement.

Example Prompt:
Does Facebook (or other forms of social media) create isolation Facebook lets people stay connected and meet new friends, yet some argue people spend so much time on social media that they lose contact with real life.

Thesis Statement:
 Logic has proven that excessive use of Facebook has a negative impact on individuals because they lose touch with reality and isolate themselves which can result in negative physical and emotional effects.



Anecdote to go with my thesis:

I used to go to the gym every day after school. Not only did it keep me in shape, but I met a lot of great people. Sometimes we would hang out afterwards and get smoothie and share ideas about working out and healthy eating. But then, I got addicted to social media. Now, after school, I spend all my time on the internet. I never go out and lost many friends in addition to gaining weight and feeling bad about myself.



For Thursday..........
THE BODY PARAGRAPHS.

THE FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH (logical - logos):

Example: In google, I will type, "logical reasons that Facebook can make people lose touch with reality" - 

Take 15 minutes to peruse some sites about your topic and logical appeals. Find one you like.

THEN: Write your first paragraph about the LOGICAL REASONS (LOGOS). Have ONE QUOTE in this paragraph.

Cut and paste the website address and put it at the end of your document - I will show you later how to make a reference page.

2nd body paragraph (emotional - pathos):

Then research - "negative emotional effects of overusing Facebook" - see what you come up with - take 15 minutes to read and decide on a good site from which to get information.

Write your second body paragraph - all about emotional effects an include one quote. 

Cut and paste the website address and put it at the end of your document - I will show you later how to make a reference page.


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