Day 6 (Sep 8) - Strengthening Arguments

Review of the Basic Structure of an Essay
Here is a perfect illustration of it

Work with a partner & discuss the following questions:

Think of a time when you tried to convince someone to do or think something (maybe a parent, a teacher, or a friend)
1) What were you trying to get them to do or think?
2) How did you try to convince them? Did you try more than one strategy?
3) Did it work? Why or why not?

Let's take a look at the different strategies we can use in our writings to make ourselves more convincing.

Remember: When you want to persuade others, it's not about how loud you speak, but how convincing your words are. In the same way, it's not about how many words you put down, but how persuasive they are.

Another thing to bear in mind is to avoid the

  you may fall into!

But what is the trap?

Now go back home and take another look at your diagnostic exam. Try to figure out how you want to change your thesis statement, as well as making yourself sound more persuasive.

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