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Making Rhetorical Appeals
Appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos.
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Using Anecdotes in Formal Writing
Add a narrative touch to formal writing.
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Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
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Student Writing Model
Plastic, Paper, or Cloth?
This short persuasive paragraph is based on a model that third-grader Rachel submitted. She begins her writing in a way that makes the reader want to keep reading. The reader wants to find out what decision she is talking about.
Student Writing Model
Adopting a Pet from the Pound
This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Kristyn. She clearly states her opinion in the first paragraph. Then she shares a supporting reason in each of the middle paragraphs.
Student Writing Model
Letter to the Editor
Fifth-grader Melissa clearly states her opinion in the first paragraph. She shares supporting ideas, with details, in the middle paragraphs. In her conclusion, she restates her opinion in a fresh way.
Student Writing Model
Cheating in America
In this problem and solution essay, sixth-grade writer Nicholas grabs the reader’s attention with some “shocking statistics” that identify the problem. The essay closes with some possible solutions as well as a point to ponder.