This week we introduced Refutation as an added component (A new Paragraph IV) to our Persuasive Essay.
There are two sides to every issue. In Mock Trial, we have to determine who has the stronger position: Mr. Battle or Mrs Battle. In Science, we must be ready to defend our position as supporters of Intelligent Design against supporters of evolutionism. Persuasive writing is the same.
In writing, refutation is simply a counter-argument. As you write your persuasive essay, you affirm your thesis by presenting proofs that support the position you have chosen. But not everyone will agree with your position. (Mr Battle does not agree with Mrs Battle... Supporters of Intelligent Design do not agree with supporters of Evolutionism). Remember when you had to identify the point of disagreement? Some say your position and others say the opposing position? Refutation is the part of your essay where you describe the opposing position, and then state why that position is weak.
For instance, you might argue that Penny should have ordered Jody to shoot Flag, but someone might argue that he should not have ordered Jody to shoot Flag. In your refutation, you first want to list to reasons an opponent might argue that Penny should not have ordered Jody to shoot Flag. Then you want to explain why that argument is weak.
To write a refutation, you will follow these steps. First you will state the counter thesis (a statement that opposes your thesis). Then you will choose two of the strongest reasons that support your counter thesis. Hint: You have already discovered and sorted the material for these reasons in your ANI. Simply return to your sorted ANI, and select two proofs from the A or N column. Remember, this will be the position You did not choose. Then list two supports for each counter thesis. Next, identify why these reasons are weak. Finally, summarize your complete refutation.
Students present for Friday's Refutation presentation can proceed to add refutation to their essay by following the Basic Persuasive Essay with Refutation Template on pages 95-96 of the Student Workbook.
Students who were not in class on Friday can complete the Guide to Refutation on pages 90 thru 92 before attempting to add refutation to their essay. We will review refutation next week prior to moving forward .
Students present for Friday's Lost Tools presentation did a fine job with this new concept.
Every student in this class has an outstanding mind, and I love presenting Lost Tools of Writing to you.
Big hug,
Mrs. Jeffries
There are two sides to every issue. In Mock Trial, we have to determine who has the stronger position: Mr. Battle or Mrs Battle. In Science, we must be ready to defend our position as supporters of Intelligent Design against supporters of evolutionism. Persuasive writing is the same.
In writing, refutation is simply a counter-argument. As you write your persuasive essay, you affirm your thesis by presenting proofs that support the position you have chosen. But not everyone will agree with your position. (Mr Battle does not agree with Mrs Battle... Supporters of Intelligent Design do not agree with supporters of Evolutionism). Remember when you had to identify the point of disagreement? Some say your position and others say the opposing position? Refutation is the part of your essay where you describe the opposing position, and then state why that position is weak.
For instance, you might argue that Penny should have ordered Jody to shoot Flag, but someone might argue that he should not have ordered Jody to shoot Flag. In your refutation, you first want to list to reasons an opponent might argue that Penny should not have ordered Jody to shoot Flag. Then you want to explain why that argument is weak.
To write a refutation, you will follow these steps. First you will state the counter thesis (a statement that opposes your thesis). Then you will choose two of the strongest reasons that support your counter thesis. Hint: You have already discovered and sorted the material for these reasons in your ANI. Simply return to your sorted ANI, and select two proofs from the A or N column. Remember, this will be the position You did not choose. Then list two supports for each counter thesis. Next, identify why these reasons are weak. Finally, summarize your complete refutation.
Students present for Friday's Refutation presentation can proceed to add refutation to their essay by following the Basic Persuasive Essay with Refutation Template on pages 95-96 of the Student Workbook.
Students who were not in class on Friday can complete the Guide to Refutation on pages 90 thru 92 before attempting to add refutation to their essay. We will review refutation next week prior to moving forward .
Students present for Friday's Lost Tools presentation did a fine job with this new concept.
Every student in this class has an outstanding mind, and I love presenting Lost Tools of Writing to you.
Big hug,
Mrs. Jeffries