Persuasive+Proposal


 * Persuasive Proposal**


 * Choosing an Real and Current Issue: **

1) What does it mean to stand up for something? Click here to investigat e via WONDEROPOLIS 2) What is an issue that affects you? Does your issue have two distinct sides? 3)Who might be interested in your issue (audience) or who might be able to help you make changes to the issue? 4)What point of views does this issue present? What are the arguments for and against? 5) On which side of the issue do you stand? What reasoning will you use to support your stand?

**Explore your issue and Build Your Background:**

A. Read the Persuasive Proposal to help you find tune an issue that's not too big and not too small, but just right for you.


 * Now develop and analyze your issue:

Please RENAME before posting to your Student P.
 * Develop a Thesis Statement to direct your research (link for help)

Here's a Model to help you see how the Chart should be filled out:





B.After Spring Break...You will begin researching your issue. Set up an EBSCO account to collect information about both sides of your issue. You MUST open this doc, and SAVE AS using your WIKINAME (EX: SusieS Persuasive Notecatcher.doc)



C) Explore some strategies to consider when trying to persuade your audience. View the Persuasive Strategies Power Point:

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D) Organize your ideas into **outline format (using Notecatcher notes)** and choose which method of presentaion is best for you: letter, essay, power point, prezi, brochure, poster. If you have another creative idea...check with Mrs.Hamill. Use the rubric to plan and assess the strength of your presentation idea and proceed.



**Additional Links that may be helpful:** Time for Kids A+ Paper Tips

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