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10 sessions x 90 minutes Wednesday - March 12, 19, 26 | April 2, 16, 30 | May 7, 14, 21, 28 This engaging course introduces students to the art of persuasive reading and writing, helping them put their views into action with confidence and clarity. By analyzing various forms of persuasive writing, such as advertisements, speeches, and calls to action, students learn how figurative and rhetorical language, including ethos, logos, and pathos, can effectively convey ideas. Key topics include persuasion techniques, audience response, and an introduction to Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. The course combines reading and writing practice, enabling students to analyze persuasive texts and apply these techniques to their own work. Through guided instruction and group discussions, students learn to articulate their thoughts clearly, separating implied meaning from explicit content. Activities like writing persuasive essays, creating speeches, and participating in debates help students present facts, reasons, and examples to support their arguments. The course concludes with a celebration where students showcase their persuasive ideas, receive feedback, and practice debate skills. Persuasive Reading and Writing empowers students to: ● Analyze texts using figurative and rhetorical language to craft convincing arguments. ● Understand persuasive techniques and their impact in context. ● Structure logical, evidence-based arguments to inspire change and action. Note: We love to keep parents updated on the class progress. We have established three key communication points: a teacher introduction to start the semester, a midpoint update featuring progress and activity photos, and a final email summarizing the semester’s achievements.
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