1.3.2 Review of Persuasive Strategies

Today's lesson will be about:

Objectives

You will be able to:

• Identify the most commonly used persuasive strategies in academic writing.
• Predict and refute potential opposing arguments in argumentative essays.
• Refine the outline with integrating opposing arguments in argumentative essays. 

Nike or Adidas?

1. Why did the producer of this commercial mention the rival product? Do you think it was a good idea? Why or why not?

2. What else would you do to make this strategy work more effectively?
3. Would you use a similar persuasive strategy (anticipating and countering opposing arguments) in your essay? Why or why not? How can you do this most effectively?

HD1_Sample Analysis (KEY)

PPT_Integrating Opposing Arguments

HD2_Outline + Opposing Arguments Template

Point = opposing argument:  Illustration= rebuttal + illustration: Explanation: Closing sentence (optional):

Homework

Think of what opposing arguments that you can include in the argumentative essay. Choose on outline that you like better, and fill it out with your ideas. 

*Name the file, "Diagnostic outline2_Your First Name"

*Upload the file on Google Drive>>>Unit1. Argumentative Essay.

*Due date and time: Sep, 15 (Mon), 2:00 pm sharp. 

Homework Instruction
1. Open your diagnostic outline that you have submitted on Google Drive as previous homework.
2. Look back 2 structures that we covered in class on last Friday (check PPT linked above).
3. Choose one of them and add opposing argument(s) on the outline (at least 1 opposing argument).
4. When you add the opposing argument(s), your PIE should be revised as presented on the chart below.

Point = opposing argument:  Illustration= rebuttal + illustration: Explanation: (You don't need to complete this part yet. Move on to next.)  Closing sentence (optional):