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The English Works Online Argument Analysis Program: a systematic, smarter and streamlined approach

$45.00

Our Argument Analysis Program …  (55 pages)

… clear and easy-to-follow analytical sentence models (embedding metalanguage); smart and streamlined approach to techniques; achievable goals and outcomes. (PDF files)

  • *  10 argument/persuasive techniques each with model analytical sentences that show a link to the context
  • *  Paragraph plans and table formats
  • *  A focus on analytical sentences, ie sentences that embed the technique/language, connecting it to the author’s views and positioning strategies;
  • * Essay plans, model comparative essays; metalanguage for comparisons
  • * Q&A: your questions and the assessors’ comments from VCAA exams
  • * Sample paragraphs from students and “how to improve” comments
  • * Sample comparative-style essay from students and “how to improve” comments
  • * Improve your tone bank: 13 categories with match-up exercises to track your learning.
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The English Works Online Argument Techniques program was perfected during our Zoom classes in 2020/2021 (Term 1). This program provides an up-to-date, easier,  smarter and more effective approach to Arguments and Persuasive Techniques.  (PDF File 55 pages)  (978-0-6488843-5-4)

It consists of a main opinion piece: Josh Franke is a 62-year-old ice addict who argues for reform of drug-related laws. There is one image, and 18 comments (attacking or defending Josh Franke) — all of which showcase a range of persuasive techniques.

This Argument Techniques Program equips students with the appropriate meta-linguistic tools to evaluate an argument.

Q & A: students’ questions and assessor’s comments

Techniques: 1-10 techniques with model analytical sentences

Model paragraphs; table formats and Steps 1-4

Comparisons: use comparative terminology

Students’ paragraphs and essays and assessor’s commentary

Appendix 1: summary/checklist of paragraph and metalanguage tied to the meaning of the text.

Appendix 2: summary of persuasive techniques

Appendix 3: tone terminology/schedule and exercises.

 

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