9.2: Persuade Me Plan and write a persuasive essay. Of all the writing you will do, persuasive writing is probably the mode (or genre) that may be the most helpful to you. Whether you are writing college entrance essays, cover letters for potential employers, or letters that address disagreements in regard to business dealings, persuasion is a valued skill. This particular essay will help you to look at persuasive writing from the ground upfrom first finding a passion point, balancing logic with emotion, conceding your opponents viewpoints while counterarguing, and concluding with a summation of your passion once more. Passion Points Writing about something that you have strong feelings about will result in a more passionate essay. When the essay is passionate, the reader will feel the writers excitement and will more likely be carried along with the fervor of the arguments. Therefore, the reader will tend to agree with the writer. Logical versus Emotional Appeals Logical appeals provide concrete reasons that explain why readers should accept a writers opinion, and evidence that supplies support for the reasons. Emotional appeals attempt to reach readers feelings through anecdotes (brief stories) and through word choice (connotations, associations, loaded language, and so forth). Conceding the Point and Counterarguing Conceding the point (giving in or acknowledging opposing viewpoints) sends the message that the writer has thoughtfully considered both sides of the issue before making a decision. Therefore, the writer has more credibility. Counterarguing is important, because conceding the point without addressing your own viewpoint would be ineffective. Concede the point, and then follow up with your own arguments. Portfolio Assignment 9.2: Persuasive Essay Part 1 and Part 2 To download the portfolio assignment onto your computer, click here. Answer the questions in the essay charts and submit the assignment with your portfolio 2. Assignment Submission Requirements As you begin to write your essay please keep the following requirements in mind: This packet will be turned in for a grade. Dont lose it. Submit in portfolio 2. Page length will vary depending on topics. Looking at paragraphs, however, lets break this down: Paragraph 1: Introduction emotional argument included Paragraph 2: Logical Appeal #1 Paragraph 3: Logical Appeal #2 Paragraph 4: Logical Appeal #3 Paragraph 5: Conceded point #1 Counterargument #1 included Paragraph 6: Conceded point #2 Counterargument #2 included Paragraph 7: Conclusion paragraph emotional appeal revisited call to action included Your essay should contain seven paragraphs total. Remember, actual page length will vary, so there is no minimum or maximum requirement. Please format and submit your assignment according to the instructions in the syllabus and format them in the following manner: In the top left-hand side of the page please include: the portfolio submission number the name of the assignment and lesson number it came from your name date Be sure to save your assignment as a .PDF file. Please keep copies of all assignments. Independent Study is not responsible for lost assignments.

9.2: Persuade Me Plan and write a persuasive essay. Of all the writing you will do, persuasive writing is probably the mode (or genre) that may be the most helpful to you. Whether you are writing college entrance essays, cover letters for potential employers, or letters that address disagreements in regard to business dealings, persuasion is a valued skill. This particular essay will help you to look at persuasive writing from the ground upfrom first finding a passion point, balancing logic with emotion, conceding your opponents viewpoints while counterarguing, and concluding with a summation of your passion once more. Passion Points Writing about something that you have strong feelings about will result in a more passionate essay. When the essay is passionate, the reader will feel the writers excitement and will more likely be carried along with the fervor of the arguments. Therefore, the reader will tend to agree with the writer. Logical versus Emotional Appeals Logical appeals provide concrete reasons that explain why readers should accept a writers opinion, and evidence that supplies support for the reasons. Emotional appeals attempt to reach readers feelings through anecdotes (brief stories) and through word choice (connotations, associations, loaded language, and so forth). Conceding the Point and Counterarguing Conceding the point (giving in or acknowledging opposing viewpoints) sends the message that the writer has thoughtfully considered both sides of the issue before making a decision. Therefore, the writer has more credibility. Counterarguing is important, because conceding the point without addressing your own viewpoint would be ineffective. Concede the point, and then follow up with your own arguments. Portfolio Assignment 9.2: Persuasive Essay Part 1 and Part 2 To download the portfolio assignment onto your computer, click here. Answer the questions in the essay charts and submit the assignment with your portfolio 2. Assignment Submission Requirements As you begin to write your essay please keep the following requirements in mind: This packet will be turned in for a grade. Dont lose it. Submit in portfolio 2. Page length will vary depending on topics. Looking at paragraphs, however, lets break this down: Paragraph 1: Introduction emotional argument included Paragraph 2: Logical Appeal #1 Paragraph 3: Logical Appeal #2 Paragraph 4: Logical Appeal #3 Paragraph 5: Conceded point #1 Counterargument #1 included Paragraph 6: Conceded point #2 Counterargument #2 included Paragraph 7: Conclusion paragraph emotional appeal revisited call to action included Your essay should contain seven paragraphs total. Remember, actual page length will vary, so there is no minimum or maximum requirement. Please format and submit your assignment according to the instructions in the syllabus and format them in the following manner: In the top left-hand side of the page please include: the portfolio submission number the name of the assignment and lesson number it came from your name date Be sure to save your assignment as a .PDF file. Please keep copies of all assignments. Independent Study is not responsible for lost assignments.