Hands-on Persuasion

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Hands-on Persuasion :

Hands-on Persuasion

Hands-on Persuasion :

Hands-on Persuasion Stage One: Prewriting for ideas Stage Two: Prewriting for and developing layered elaboration Stage Three: Designing the argument

Materials Needed: :

Materials Needed: Butcher paper or newsprint Red, green, and white index cards or construction paper cut to index card size Small Post-its Tape or glue sticks Markers

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Stage One: Prewriting for Ideas

1. Brainstorm group of topics :

1. Brainstorm group of topics Have class brainstorm things they would like to see changed. Write list on board. Choose one topic, discuss their position, and write their position statement on top of the butcher paper Have each group share their topic and position statement with class

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We believe that a dress code is needed at BMS. Example:

2. Prewriting for Ideas :

2. Prewriting for Ideas Brainstorm 6-8 reasons supporting their position and record on notebook paper. Discuss and choose the strongest 3-4 reasons and circle them. Write these selected reasons on the GREEN cards.

Brainstorming :

Brainstorming Distracts from learning Discipline problems Teasing/harassment from peers Hard to manage style without much effort that could be used for other more important issues Can be seen as way to separate kids in a negative manner Kids with extreme looks desire attention, and negative attention is better than none, they think

3. Brainstorm Opposition Viewpoint :

3. Brainstorm Opposition Viewpoint Consider the other side and brainstorm 3-4 reasons that might support their point of view. Choose the top 1 or 2 and write on RED cards.

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It is nobody’s business how we dress Hard to manage/hold accountable Takes too much class time to deal with Brainstorming for Opposition

Stage Two:Developing Layered Elaboration :

Stage Two:Developing Layered Elaboration

Where’s the Beef? :

Where’s the Beef? Many times we believe that adding adjectives and adverbs is the way to teach elaboration; however, that is like adding lettuce to a Happy Meal hamburger – there is still little or no meat! We still want the lettuce and tomatoes but on a Fuddrucker’s burger rather than that sad excuse of a hamburger you get in a Happy Meal. In fact, there is nothing “happy” about that meal except for the toy and the french fries! What we need to focus on is the skill of prewriting for elaboration as well as for ideas, hence the use of the SEE chart.

The SEA Chart :

The SEA Chart S -- Statement or reason E -- Example of reason A -- Anecdote or elaboration through use of specific details, statistics, facts, extended metaphors, etc.

S -- Statement :

S -- Statement Your statements are written on the GREEN cards. They are your supporting reasons. Example: One reason why there should be a dress code is that many of the styles are too distracting and can cause discipline issues.

E -- Example :

E -- Example Now it is time to give a specific example of your statement/reason. Use adjectives, adverbs, similes, and metaphors to make your examples “show” and not “tell.” Example: For instance, some of the hair styles that are fashionable today call for extreme looks like the spikes, where the hair is gelled or glued into spikes that stand up all over the head and are a bit dangerous. There are usually at least six to seven spikes with each one extending two to four inches outward!

A -- Anecdote :

A -- Anecdote Now the challenge is to extend your example by answering the question how? Or why? Usually a personal anecdote or extended explanation is more effective here. Example: In my Spanish class, there is a kid named Nathan who has spikes everywhere. Everyday, he comes to school with his hair spiked or glued a different way, and Ms. Smith always has to say something to him – or send him to the office. We are guaranteed at least a ten-minute interruption when Nathan and Ms. Smith argue about his hair. If there was a dress code, then Nathan would either have to change his hair style or move to a different school.

The Complete SEA Example :

The Complete SEA Example One reason why there should be a dress code is that many of the styles are too distracting and can cause discipline issues. For instance, some of the hair styles that are fashionable today call for extreme looks like the spikes, where the hair is gelled or glued into spikes that stand up all over the head and are a bit dangerous. There are usually at least six to seven spikes with each one extending two to four inches outward! In my Spanish class, there is a kid named Nathan who has spikes everywhere. Everyday, he comes to school with his hair spiked or glued a different way, and Ms. Smith always has to say something to him – or send him to the office. We are guaranteed at least a ten-minute interruption when Nathan and Ms. Smith argue about his hair. If there was a dress code, then Nathan would either have to change his hair style or move to a different school.

Applying SEA Chart: Use of Index Cards :

Applying SEA Chart: Use of Index Cards For each statement (written on GREEN card), your group must develop an example and write it on an index card. Only write on one side of the index card! Now tape your example to your GREEN statement.

Applying SEA Chart: Use of Index Cards :

Applying SEA Chart: Use of Index Cards For each example (written on the index card), your group must develop an extension and write it on another index card. Only write on one side of the index card! Use as many index cards as needed. Now tape your extension to your example. You should SEA your layered elaboration!

Stage 3:Designing the Argument :

Stage 3:Designing the Argument

Organizing Your Argument :

Organizing Your Argument Decisions to make: What reasons should I use? Do I use any opposition reasons? If so, where? What order should I put them in? Are they all equal in strength or are some stronger than others? Which one do I want to begin with? To end with? Why?

Creating Your Argument :

Creating Your Argument Once you’ve answered those questions, you are ready to create your argument by taping the elaborated reasons in order on the butcher paper.

Adding Transitions :

Adding Transitions Transitions are key words that show order and importance. Using the small Post-its, add appropriate transitions words between reasons, between opposing viewpoints, and also to show importance. On the other hand… First of all… First and most importantly… Finally… Additionally… For example… Finally and most importantly…