10th Grade EnglishWednesday19 Feb. 2014Agenda: Finish The Truman Show Return Dove “Evolution” Analysis/Review How

Graded Introduce HSPE and the Persuasive Essay Assess Example Essays Create “Be Sure To . . .” List

Homework: Explain the HSPE to your parents.

Learning Targets

1. I can define the purpose of the HSPE persuasive essay.2. I can list at least 3 characteristics of persuasive writing.3. I can identify qualities of a strong persuasive essay

based on an example student essay.4. I can identify qualities of a weak persuasive essay based

on an example student essay.

HSPE High School Proficiency Exams

2014

What knowledge is tested?

Writing (2 days)March 18th & 19th

Reading (1 day)March 20th

Science (1 day)Biology May 28th- 30th

Math (1 day)June 3rd

What will the writing assessment be like? Each student is given two prompts:

One EXPOSITORY

One PERSUASIVE

What will the writing assessment be like?

• Every student in the state will have to write on the same topic

• Every student will have to finish their writing sample in one sitting

• The prompts are very general (don’t worry that you will not know enough about a subject to answer the prompt)

What will the writing assessment be like?

You will be given very clear instructions about what you are to write.

You will then be given AS MUCH TIME AS YOU NEED to respond.

If you are still writing after the testing time is passed, you will be taken to another location and given the time you need to finish.

What will the writing assessment be like? Each writing prompt will clearly state a

designated topic, audience, purpose (mode), and form.

Example:– Decide on how much TV you think students

should watch and then write a letter (form) to convince (persuasive mode) parents (audience) to follow your advice (topic).

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Persuasive Writing – definition

In persuasive writing, a writer takes a position FOR or AGAINST an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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Characteristics of Persuasive Writing Clear position Audience awareness Persuasive language

– Rhetorical questions– Semantics: Connotation vs. Denotation– Euphemism

Persuasive strategies– Inclusion of statistics– Expert testimony

Let’s get it done!

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Characteristics of Persuasive Writing

Organizational Structures– Order of Importance– Causal Chain– Concession/Rebuttal (or

counter argument)– Cause and Effect– Problem/Solution– Definition– Combination of several

structures

Introductions– Explanation/Definition– Scenario/Anecdote– Questioning

Conclusions– Call to action– Predict outcome– Offer a solution

Assessment

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Purposes of Persuasion

– Support a cause– Urge people to action– Promote change– Refute a theory– Arouse sympathy– Stimulate interest– Win agreement– Solve a problem

What do they mean by COS?

Content, Organization, Style– Writing is stays focused on the topic– Organizes and connects ideas– Uses different kinds of sentences– Uses words and phrases that suit the audience* If a writing receives a score of “0” for style on one

prompt, (that is if they are off mode, off prompt, or exhibit lack organization) the student cannot receive a passing score.

What do them mean by conventions?

Conventions = mechanics & punctuation

– Correct capitalization– Correct punctuation– Correct spelling– Correct word usage – Correct grammar

How can I earn a “proficient” or “distinguished” writing score? Development of ideas

Organization

*Be sure to respond to the prompt using the correct mode (purpose). Last year, many of the essays that should have been “expository” were more descriptive than expository.

Example Persuasive Essays

Read the first example essay. On a separate sheet of paper, take notes on

what the writer does well, and what they struggle with or could have done better.

Example Persuasive Essays

Read the second example essay. On a separate sheet of paper, take notes on

what the writer does well, and what they struggle with or could have done better.

Example Persuasive Essays

Comparing essay #1 to essay #2, what did you notice?

What does essay #1 include that essay #2 does not?

Why might essay #1 seem more convincing (or more persuasive) than essay #2?

Example Persuasive Essays

Based on the similarities and differences we’ve just discussed, what you should you be sure to do in your own persuasive essay?

List at least 3 “Be sure to . . .” before leaving today.