Essay 750 Words

Persuasion Essay/Project - 750+ words– Writing Process, Prewriting, Rough Drafts, Peer Editing, Final Drafts, Rationale, Final Submission…

Goals: clustering, prewriting, class writing goals, individual writing goals, research as a prompt, academic research skills, working bibliography, elements of persuasion, dynamics of communication, study of genres

Individual Writing Goals- see your Folder and self-assessment…

Class Writing Goals – the paragraph, sentence variety(class notes), transitions,  modifiers, word choice, thesis, topic sentences, the introduction, body,  and the conclusion.

Images/charts required as partners in meaning. MLA format…

Persuasive Elements  – Reader’s values, emotions, and self-interest; anticipate opposing positions; establish your authority; use conciliation; find common ground; express opposing views accurately & fairly – see Class List and Text notes…

Use of effective research and images within the paper.

Prewriting – Cluster – (ask “who, how, when, related ideas, contrasting opinions, examples, time period, and exceptions” …)

then use Freewriting (just keep the pen moving – just covering possible ideas) or Outline…

Due:

1) Possible topic Ideas -Cluster

2) Tentative Thesis Idea – Cluster

3) Prewriting - Cluster selected thesis – outline or freewriting

4) Peer Editor - Discussion of Prewriting - planning persuasion and selected audience

5) Rough Drafts

6) Rationale - examines the dynamics of communication at work - 10% of grade