Yes, I know, some of you are sick of politics already. However, the election's not until November! We are taking a bit of a break next week, but we'll come back to it again and again until the election. It's important for you to have specifics when arguing for or against one of the candidates, and that's why we are spending time on this subject.
In a larger sense, we are studying persuasive rhetoric -- making an argument, persuading a specific audience, achieving some particular purpose. This will help you prepare for the ACT, the AP test, and college writing in general.
Because I've used these sites several times in class, I thought I'd provide links for you to access from home:
So far, we've written (1) a paper comparing the two VP acceptance speeches, and tomorrow we'll write (2) an essay criticizing one of the speeches from the presidential candidates. Next, we'll write (3) an essay outlining one candidate's positions on an issue you care about. Then, we'll choose from all three one essay you'd like to revise for a 100-point grade.
To help prepare for paper #3, as well to keep updated on issues and to view the latest campaign commercials, go to the candidate's websites:
Above all, in your arguments, please avoid ad hominem arguments. Personal attacks have no place in an educated discussion.
In a larger sense, we are studying persuasive rhetoric -- making an argument, persuading a specific audience, achieving some particular purpose. This will help you prepare for the ACT, the AP test, and college writing in general.
Because I've used these sites several times in class, I thought I'd provide links for you to access from home:
So far, we've written (1) a paper comparing the two VP acceptance speeches, and tomorrow we'll write (2) an essay criticizing one of the speeches from the presidential candidates. Next, we'll write (3) an essay outlining one candidate's positions on an issue you care about. Then, we'll choose from all three one essay you'd like to revise for a 100-point grade.
To help prepare for paper #3, as well to keep updated on issues and to view the latest campaign commercials, go to the candidate's websites:
Above all, in your arguments, please avoid ad hominem arguments. Personal attacks have no place in an educated discussion.