For this assignment, students will write a 4-5 page argument, in which case they utilize material from previous units, such as (but not limited to) literary devices, rhetorical appeals, to create an effective argument concerning an issue in their life or community that they would life to change. Their argument should have a specific audience in mind and should address the interests/concerns of this audience in some way. Students must incorporate at least 2 outside sources into their argument, but they are encouraged to incorporate more.
Students will be able to support their argument via various organization methods
Students will be able to create an appealing argument by appealing to their audience's emotions, logic, and trust through the rhetorical appeals of ethos, pathos, and logos.
Students will be able to identify their audience and address their audience effectively in various ways
Students will be able to implement literary devices to create an engaging argument for their audience
Students will be able to implement story elements (theme, characters, plot) to create an engaging argument for their audiences
Students will know how to research their argument and integrate outside sources to create a logical and well throughout argument