Persuasive Strategies Claims and Counterclaims Claim a statement

Persuasive Strategies

Claims and Counterclaims • Claim: a statement that can be argued. • Counterclaim: a claim made by someone with an opposing opinion on an issue. » Example Claim: The Bengals are the best NFL team. » Example Counterclaim: I disagree…The Cowboys are the best NFL team.

Researching Evidence • Using reliable research can help your argument seem convincing. • Remember that not every source is a good source. The information should be accurate and credible.

Persuasive Strategies • Logos: identifies arguments or appeals to logic or reason for or against an issue. • Ethos: identifies arguments or appeals using the moral or ethical qualifications of the speaker for or against an issue. • Pathos: identifies arguments or appeals to emotions or feelings for or against an issue.

Logos • Facts, numbers, and information can be very convincing. • Example: A Snickers bar has 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar. That’s not very healthy. • Example: “You have not purchased new clothes for me in over a year and I have outgrown my clothes, so you should take me shopping. ”

Ethos • If people believe and trust in you, you’re more likely to persuade them. • Example: Believe me! I’ve been there before. I’m just like you. • Example: “I do my assigned chores without complaining and I always do extra chores without prompting, so you should raise my allowance to $15 a week. ”

Pathos • Getting people to feel happy, sad, or angry can help your argument. • Example: Your donation might just get this puppy off the street and into a good home. • Example: “You should buy me new clothes because my clothes are so worn out that kids are making fun of me at school. ”

Logos, Ethos, Pathos Clip

What are your Issues? • Each group of two is going to get three post-its. On the first post-it, list an issue you experience at home. On the second post-it, list an issue you experience at school. On the third post-it, list a political issue that effects you and/or your family. • Examples: • Issues at home- curfew, chores, allowance • Issues at school- technology, dress code • Issues in politics- gas prices, war, healthcare

Post your Issues • Stick each of the post-its in the appropriate column on the board, and we will discuss as a class. Home School Political

Convince Them! • Write a letter to your parent/guardian trying to convince them to change a rule or restriction. Make sure your letter includes a claim and reasons. • Be sure to include all three persuasive strategies (logos, pathos, ethos) in your letter. • Example: You might ask them to extend your curfew by one hour or increase your allowance.