English IV Unit 10

Big Idea:

Use knowledge of persuasive arguments to write compelling persuasive essay with a clear thesis and organizational structure.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

E4.16 write an argumentative essay (e.g., evaluative essays, proposals) to the appropriate audience that includes:

(A) a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons with various forms of support (e.g., hard evidence, reason, common sense, cultural assumptions)

(B) accurate and honest representation of divergent views (i.e., in the author’s own words and not out of context)

(C) an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context

(D) information on the complete range of relevant perspectives

(E) demonstrated consideration of the validity and reliability of all primary and secondary sources used (F) language attentively crafted to move a disinterested or opposed audience, using specific rhetorical devices to backup assertions (e.g., appeals to logic, emotions, ethical beliefs)

(G) an awareness and anticipation of audience response that is reflected in different levels of formality, style, and tone

Focus TEKS

E4.10(A) [Supporting] evaluate the merits of an argument, action, or policy, by analyzing the relationships (e.g., implication, necessity, sufficiency) among evidence, inferences, assumptions, and claims in text

E4.10(B) [Supporting] draw conclusions about the credibility of persuasive text by examining its implicit and stated assumptions about an issue as conveyed by the specific use of language

E4.11(A) [Supporting] draw conclusions about how the patterns of organization and hierarchic structures support the understandability of text

E4.11(B) [Supporting] evaluate the structures of text (e.g., format, headers) for their clarify and organizational coherence and for the effectiveness of their graphic representation

E4.12(C) [Supporting] evaluate how one issue or event is represented across various media to understand the notions of bias, audience, and purpose

E4.12(D) [Supporting] evaluate changes in formality and tone across various media for different audiences and purposes

E4.15(B) write procedural or work‐related documents (e.g., résumés, proposals, college applications, operation manuals) that include:

(i) a clearly stated purpose combined with a well‐supported viewpoint on the topic

(ii) appropriate formatting structures (e.g., headings, graphics, white space)

(iii) relevant questions that engage readers and address their potential problems and misunderstandings

(iv) accurate technical information in accessible language

(v) appropriate organizational structures supported by facts and details (documented if appropriate)

Student Learning Targets:

• I will evaluate the ways writers formulate and demonstrate persuasive and procedural documents.
• I will craft a persuasive argument based on logic and valid sources.
• I will employ rhetoric strategies to support argument.

Essential Questions:

• What are the most effective strategies to persuade a specific audience to support a specific cause?
• How can personal beliefs be supported by logical reasoning?
• What is the best way to anticipate and address divergent viewpoints?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Texas Treasures - British Literature, McGraw-Hill

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