Friday, April 20, 2012

Persuasive Arguments

1. Persuasive Arguments

Let's revisit a somewhat familiar topic: Persuasive Arguments.  As you can see in the definition to the left, this is the art of getting what you want.

Now I know that all of you are good boys and girls, so it's probably not that difficult to persuade your parents to get the things you need or want.  However, ……..from time to time it may be necessary to use some creative language and a good solid argument to change your parents mind.

Let's see how creative or crafty you can get with language to persuade them.

Throughout the week, each of you has done a little bit of research about a particular country. You've looked into the history, culture, food, dance and geography of those places.  Now, try your skills at persuading your parents to take you to this country for a vacation or an exploration mission.

Here are some helpful questions to guide you along:

For Beginners:
1) Why do you want to visit this place?
2) What is so interesting about the place?
3) Is there something neat about the geography of the country?
4) Is there something historical or famous about the country you want to visit?

Paragraph 2

1) Introduce your parents to something special about the culture of your country.
2) Describe something that is popular in the country, such as art, outdoor activities, or fun stuff.
2) Now mention some of the awesome foods that are available in this country.
3) You can describe some types of music or dance that your parents might enjoy seeing.


Paragraph 3

1) Give some interesting facts and details about your country.
2) What sea, ocean or other countries are nearby?
3) What is the population of your country?
4) What are the three largest cities?
5) Name 3 or 4 types of industry or work in your country.

Paragraph 4

1) Describe some famous actors or actresses from your country.
2) Who are some famous musicians from your country?
3) Give an example of something important that happened in the history of your country?

Paragraph 5)

Now give a small summary of the biggest reasons why you want to visit your country and why your parents would enjoy the trip. This is only two or three sentences.



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