GOALS

Students will understand several applications of persuasive techniques.

Students will understand the difference between fact and opinion.

Students will be able to write a persuasive essay about a topic of their choice.

OBJECTIVES

Students will be able to list counter arguments to their topic of choice.

Students will be able to defend why they chose one side of an argument in writing, using both facts and opinions.

Students will be able to use vocabulary to explain the concept of persuasion verbally and in writing.

Students will be able to use context clues to find meaning for words they do not understand.