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Amanda Montanez Period 2 The Three Essays - Coggle Diagram
Amanda Montanez Period 2
The Three Essays
Q3: Argument Essay
Create an evidence-based argument that responds to a given topic.
Sources
a strong argument appeals solely to logic while persuasion relies on all three rhetorical appeals: logos, ethos, and pathos
summarize the main idea of each source; include the author's position
be able to recognize logical fallacies within a source
Rhetorical Triangle
Q2: Rhetorical Analysis
Analyze how the author's rhetorical choices in a non-fiction text contribute to the intended meaning and purpose of the text.
REHUGO
History
Universal truths
Entertainment & arts
Government
Reading
Opinion / Observation
Annotations
be sure to read the short description provided above the text
number each paragraph
circle each source cited by the author and underline their qualifications
analyze the methods used by the author
SPAMMO
Message
Method
Audience: primary and secondary
Purpose: inform, convince, persuade, or entertain
Speaker
Occasion
context: where/when was it written?
exigence: why was it written?
Tone Words
Sophistication
Q1: Synthesis
After reading 6-7 texts about a topic (including visual and quantitative sources), compose an argument that combines and cites at least 3 of the sources to support your thesis.
Scoring Criteria
Evidence & Commentary (4 points)
Sophistication (1 point)
Thesis (1 point)
Strong Verbs
Transition Words
Sophistication
Sophistication
Concession / Refutation
Models of Argumentation
Toulmin
Classical
Rogerian
deductive
inductive
Diction
can be...
formal
informal
connotation: the feeling the word evokes
denotation: the word's dictionary definition
tips
underline the writing task
circle key words
Patterns of Development
illustration
narration
description
Rhetorical Verbs
argues
asserts
suggests
claims
questions
explains