Four by Four: Practical Methods for Writing Persuasively

by Joyce Armstrong Carroll, Edward E. Wilson, New Jersey Writing Project

Overview

Geared toward English and social studies teachers as well as school librarians, this book provides a clear and concise way to approach the teaching of persuasive writing—and to develop the skills students need to excel on high stakes tests as well.

• Card graphics that make following the model easy to follow

• Appendices providing mnemonics, registers of language, sample persuasive theses, and the major fallacies students use in their writing

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598849516
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/23/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	76
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Joyce Armstrong Carroll, EdD, HLD, is codirector of Abydos Learning International, formerly the New Jersey Writing Project in Texas (NJWPT), with Edward E. Wilson.

Edward E. Wilson is codirector of Abydos Learning International, formerly the New Jersey Writing Project in Texas (NJWPT), with Joyce Armstrong Carroll.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Four Historical Influences on Persuasion
• The Greeks, • The Romans, • Thinkers of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, • Present-day Persuasion: A Commentary, • Model, • Application,
Chapter 2: The Four Basics of the Persuasive Essay
• Length, • Rhetorical Stance, • Organization, • Structure, • Model, • Application,
Chapter 3: Four Guides for Writing Persuasively
• Guide One: Find the Topic, • Guide Two: Craft the Thesis Statement, • Guide Three: Defend It, • Guide Four: End It, • Model, • Application,
Chapter 4: Four Patterns for Teaching the Persuasive Essay
• Fourteen-day Implementation Model, • Pattern One: Equal Arguments, • Pattern Two: Strawman, • Subpattern Strawman Plus, • Pattern Three: Concession, • Pattern Four: Nestorian Order,
Appendix A: A Suggested Mnemonic Device for Students to Remember the Major Rhetoricians or a Quick Guide for Debaters
Appendix B: Registers of Language Defined
Appendix C: Persuasive Theses
Appendix D: The Major Fallacies
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

The writing is very clear and ably supported by numerous models and lesson plans. Those who do not teach but are interested in persuasive writing can apply the concepts to themselves, so while aimed at teachers, others can gain considerable clarity about and learn new methods for applying persuasive writing. . . . This work is recommended for English teachers of English where persuasive writing is on the curriculum.” —Australian Library Journal

“Although very brief, this guide offers an interesting overview and creative suggestions for the teaching and learning of persuasive writing.” —ARBA

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