Lesson Three - Persuasive Writing

Introduction

Lesson Three - Persuasive Writing
Duration - 1 block (1 x 80 min + homework)

"For the great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie - deliberate, contrived, and dishonest - but the myth - persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. Too often we hold fast to the cliches of our forebears. We subject all facts to a prefabricated set of interpretations. We enjoy the comfort of opinions without the discomfort of thought." -American President John F. Kennedy

Unit One is heavy on notes. Do not panic - the remainder of the course is not like this!! This unit is designed as a review and presentation of the bulk of the theory (notes) that you will need for this course. Please print off the notes and rubric and store them in a separate binder for easy reference as you move through ELA 30-2.

There will come many times in your life when being persuasive will be necessary. How persuasive are your letter-writing and speech-making abilities?  If you're asked to write a business letter or to make a speech are you up to the task?  This lesson will help you to prepare.