Transcript Nestorian Order

Nestorian Order
First, some vocabulary…
What does “argument” mean when
referring to persuasive writing?
A disagreement made up of three partsviewpoint, support, and opposing viewpoint.
Directions:
 You will be given six strips of
paper.
 With a partner, put the strips
of paper in the order that
each element should appear
in your persuasive essay.
How did you do?
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Introduction: Thesis statement (duh!)
Second best reason, minor reasons
Opposing argument (hmmmmm…?)
Opposition is refuted (counter argument)
Best reason (finally)
Conclusion (double duh!)
 Why do we need to include the opposing
viewpoint?
Addressing the opposing viewpoint shows that
you are familiar with your audience. It also
shows that you are fair, which makes it more
likely the audience will respect your viewpoint.
Besides, if you didn’t address it, you could not
refute it or prove that it is wrong.
More Vocabulary
 Issue
 Position
 Bias
 Evidence
 Opinion
 Appeal
 Refute
 Call to Action
Three Types of Appeals
Your Persuasive Appeals Pyramid will help
you remember to use at least one of the
three types of appeals in your persuasive
writing.
Take appropriate notes for each of the
three sections…
Logical
(Logos)
Logical Appeals:
(Appeal to the mind by using reasoning)
Use facts, statistics, research, testimony,
cite authorities, cause & effect
Emotional
(Pathos)
Emotional Appeal
(Appeal to emotions, values, and
beliefs)
Use charged words, bias,
descriptions, figurative language,
commonly held beliefs
Logical
Ethical
Ethical Appeal
(Appeals to credibility of author )
Must show trustworthiness,
reliability, and a true
concern for the audience.
(Ethos)
Emotional
Logical
Never attack
your audience
Ethical
Emotional
Logical
What is a “Thesis
Statement”?
A declarative sentence
that usually
appears in the
first or last sentence of the
introductory paragraph stating
the controlling idea of your paper.
Never use the
phrase “My paper
Is about…”
Never express
the thesis as a
question.
1.Interesting topic + 2. Special part = 3. Thesis
or issue
to emphasize
Statement