Transcript Persuasive Language

Features of
Persuasive Language in
Writing & Speaking
Who uses it?
How is it used?
How can we use it?
English III
1/25 QuickWrite
• Based on your prior knowledge write
three words or phrases that may be
used in persuasive writing or
speaking.
• Share your examples.
Persuasive language in
writing and speaking…
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Uses words to convince others
Uses words to receive a response
Uses words to influence beliefs
Uses words to provoke action
Persuasive language in
writing and speaking?
WHO:
• Students
• Politicians
• Advertisers
• Retail stores
• Movie trailers
• Fundraisers
• Public institutions and
organizations
• Grant writers
• Telemarketers
WHAT THEY USE IT FOR:
• Argumentative papers and
oral presentations
• To receive votes and
support
• To persuade you to buy
• To compel you to see the
movie
• To receive funding
• To receive support,
enrollment, members etc.
• To receive other resources
The 3 Appeals in
Persuasive Language
Persuasive writers and speakers work to
affect you in these areas:
• Ethos - ethical or moral (sense of right or
wrong)
• Pathos – emotional or feelings (tugging on
your heart strings)
• Logos - logical or mental (if it makes sense
then you need it)
Now it’s time to watch a
video…
On ethos, pathos and lagos in
persuasive language (writing and
speaking)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4t
TugqBkJU&feature=related
Now you’re going to receive
a list of words/phrases
• Persuasive language words and
phrases
Now it’s time to watch
more videos…
• So that we can become more familiar
with how persuasive language is used
in speeches, movie trailers and
commercials!
• Record the examples you hear of
persuasion on the graphic organizer
Now I’d like you to get in
small groups…
• Time for your independent practice
• You’re going to write short scripts
and present them, by working with
your group to write a persuasive
presentation about an issue
• Here’s your issue (you will receive a
sheet)!
15 minutes later and it’s
time…
• For groups to present!
• You have 2-3 minutes to get your
point across in an effective way
• Remember the examples we saw on
video , that should help you!
THE END!