Persuasive+Writing

Here you will find models of assignments you are being asked to complete, as well as effective persuasive writing examples. **Monday, February 6th** 1) Open the file below to see an example of how to complete the "Identifying Argument Worksheet." 2) Below is the blank version of the worksheet, download and complete!
 * LEARNING TARGETS:**
 * **I can summarize a piece of non-fiction.**
 * **I can use textual evidence to identify: target audience, thesis statement and persuasive appeals in a piece of non-fiction.**

**Tuesday, February 7th**
 * LEARNING TARGETS:**
 * **I can summarize a piece of non-fiction.**
 * **I can use textual evidence to identify: target audience, thesis statement and persuasive appeals in a piece of non-fiction.**

1) Keep working on your "Identifying Argument" worksheet. Remember to use the "Master" as an example of how to do this! 2) Come to class tomorrow with your polished thesis statement, we will do a bit of "workshopping!"

**Wednesday, February 8th**
 * LEARNING TARGETS:**
 * **I can organize and present research for a specific audience and purpose.**

1) Finish your "Identifying Argument" worksheet. It is due by 9pm tonight. 2) Choose your audience. Use the document below to help guide your decision in WHO you persuade.

Once you've decided which persuasive genre you will write, list it here: Example: Name, Genre.
 * 1) Evan Stuber, Teen Ink Post
 * 2) Connor Kellermyer, Letter
 * 3) Anna Colucci, Letter to Disney
 * 4) Hannah Stone, Letter to the editor
 * 5) Vadim, Teen Ink Post
 * 6) Jack yee, Letter
 * 7) Jakob Ader, Commentary
 * 8) Isaac Parks, Commentary
 * 9) Harris Doskey, letter
 * 10) Cole Smith, teen ink post
 * 11) Liam Keyek, Commentary
 * 12) Audrey Brown, Teen Ink Post
 * 13) Spencer Capdevielle, commentary

**Thursday, February 9th**
 * LEARNING TARGETS:**
 * **I can find one primary source, and use it to build my argument.**
 * **Based on my topic, audience, and purpose, I can choose the appropriate genre of non-fiction writing to show what I know about persuasion.**