Language

=Language Integration=

In an effort to make students aware of the language to include in their essays, examining other persuasive texts will be crucial. Throughout the unit, students will look at many forms of persuasion (ie. letters, speeches, advertisements, etc). While examining the effectiveness of these forms of persuasion, students will also highlight key words and phrases that make an impact on their reaction. While writing their own pieces, students will be able to refer back to these as examples of words and phrases they may include in their own work.

The following web page will be used to enhance and categorize these persuasive words so students ensure the use of a wide variety: http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/persuasive/persuasive.htm

As a homework assignment, students will create a table of the "do" and "don't" of persuasive language based upon the information they find on this webpage. This table will give them a quick reference when editing their work. This table will also come in handy during workshops in which their peers can easily point out these words for correction.

By integrating this element of language, students may find it easier to translate their ideas into a solid product of persuasion. This activity is one that can also be revisited if reinforcement is necessary during the workshop process.