Book for Persuasion (Book)
Essential Questions and "I Can" Statements
Essential question: What persuasion techniques are the most effective in persuading both readers and listeners?
ELA-10.3.2 Defend a personal opinion using facts as support
- I can choose a position in an argument.
- I can identify the two sides of an argument.
- I can use logic to defend an opinion.
- I can formulate an argument.
- I can present a written or oral argument.
ELA-10.3.10 Use a specific point of view in compositions
- I can recognize different points of view.
- I can differentiate between first-person and third-person point of view.
- I can write in third-person point of view.
Editing
Essential question: How can I edit and revise my persuasive essay so it best informs and persuades the reader?
ELA-10.3.11 Edit and revise compositions with attention to content
- I can find errors in a composition
- I can revise a composition for errors in grammar and the 6+1 traits.
- I can write in a way that is clear and understandable.
Essential Questions and "I Can" Statements
Ethos
Ethos (Credibility), or ethical appeal, means convincing by the character of the author. We tend to believe people whom we respect. One of the central problems of argumentation is to project an impression to the reader that you are someone worth listening to, in other words making yourself as author into an authority on the subject of the paper, as well as someone who is likable and worthy of respect.
Ethos (Greek for 'character') refers to the trustworthiness or credibility of the writer or speaker. Ethos is often conveyed through tone and style of the message and through the way the writer or speaker refers to differing views. It can also be affected by the writer's reputation as it exists independently from the message--his or her expertise in the field, his or her previous record or integrity, and so forth. The impact of ethos is often called the argument's 'ethical appeal' or the 'appeal from credibility.'