Monday, March 30, 2009

pre-writing for letter to the editor

Summarize the article you brought to class in 2-3 sentences without your opinion included

Complete a rhetorical analysis chart for the article, and under Audience, make sure to answer the question about what appeals will be most effective for the audience of the article

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument?

Write a brief narrative of your own experience with or stake in the topic.

Write a brief statement of your position in comparison to the author’s
  • I am supporting his position with additional information…
  • I disagree with him on these points…
  • I believe his argument is weak because it doesn’t consider…

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