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Emotional appeal or argument? That is the question. An informative lesson helps your class recognize the difference between a logical argument and an emotional appeal and learn how to craft an argumentative response. Writers develop a thesis and write a four-paragraph essay based on evidence found within the texts.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use a jigsaw activity for reading and discussing the three articles
- Create a graphic organizer to help writers organize the essay
Classroom Considerations
- Add an additional day of instruction to break up length of reading
Pros
- Breaks down the process of writing an argumentative essay
- Incorporates text analysis skills
Cons
- Requires a lot of heavy reading in a single class period