Persuasive Essay

1.1 Persuasive Essay Prewriting

A. First Discussion of Persuasive Purposes- Pathos, Logo, Ethos and Kairos

B. List Possible Topics of Interest in your essay packet.

1. Here is a list of ideas for topics.

2. How to write a persuasive essay. Click here

3. Create an opinion (thesis statement)

C. Filling out a Web (What would Spider Man Do?) Click Here

1. Make Sure you Save the JPEG file to Google Docs

2. Print the map out before you begin rough drafting your essay.

(This will be done in the computer lab.)

1.2 Persuasive Essay Drafting

A. All drafting must be hand written. No one can type until their rough draft is complete.

B. 5 Paragraph Essay Structure

1.3 Persuasive Essay Final Drafting

A. When OJ has approved your handwritten rough draft, you may open up a Google Doc and begin typing out the final draft.

B. When finished typing final draft Share it with at least two other classmates.

C. At least two other classmates must edit your last draft.

a. (optional) Watch the apostrophe video! Click Here

b. Complete this rubric twice for two classmates- Click Here

c. Review Ethos, Pathos, Logos, and Kairos. - Click Here

1.4 Review Paragraphs for proper structure.

A. Read several paragraphs

B. Print in Computer lab

C. Label every sentence using marker provided in class. Instructions on how to do this here.

D. Highlight transitions.

E. Complete final edits.

1.5 Submission

A. When the final draft has been revised, Share the document with Mr. OJ through Google Docs.

B. You are now done!