Assignment: Letter to the Editor: Hot Take Edition: FINAL DRAFT TURN IN

Tri 3 Taylor: BRIDGE TO COLLEGE ELA B
2024-04-02T18:05:43Z

Due: Apr 15, 2024 by 2:03pm

YOU MUST SUBMIT THE DOCUMENT FROM THE SCREENCAST EDIT ASSIGNMENT

YOU CAN ONLY SUBMIT THE FINAL DRAFT AFTER YOU HAVE MET WITH MR TAYLOR FOR YOUR WRITER'S PUSH AND SCREENCAST EDIT

Letter to the Editor Assignment: HOT TAKES EDITION (500-800 words)

Part 1: Choosing Your Source (Due Date: Monday 4/1)

1. Select an Article: Based on your Love/Hate/Know A Lot about activity you will be given one of 4 articles to read and analyze in class on Friday & Monday

2. Analyze the Article: On Monday you will also be introduced to a new writing style Satire. The billboard article will implement a writing craft move that hacks the Ethos persuasive writing style. It creates two fake avatars for the author to borrow credibility to make a more effective appeal to the audience. Some of you might want to consider this tactic. The opinion of a 17-year-old high school student who has never played soccer might not carry all that much weight. It really comes down to if you are a strong enough writer to write in someone else’s voice.

Part 2: Drafting Your Letter (Due Date: Thursday)

Structure:

Introduction (100-150 words): Briefly summarize the original article and introduce and state your response/hot take (agreement, disagreement, or a nuanced perspective). YOU HAVE TO HAVE A POINT TO MAKE.

Body Paragraphs (3-4 paragraphs, 150-200 words each): Develop your argument using a mix of logos, ethos, and pathos. (See below for details on each).

Conclusion (50-100 words): Briefly summarize your main points and reiterate your call to action or desired outcome.

1. Incorporating Rhetorical Appeals:

Logos (Appeals to Logic)MUST BE WRITTEN IN RED: Use facts, statistics, and credible sources to support your claims.

Examples:

Citing a recent study by a reputable research institution.

Referencing historical data or trends.

Providing logical reasoning to show cause and effect.

Ethos MUST BE WRITTEN IN GREEN (Appeals to Credibility): Establish your authority on the topic by referencing your background knowledge or experiences.

Examples:

Mentioning your professional experience related to the issue.

Referencing a personal story that connects you to the topic.

Citing an expert opinion or quote that aligns with your argument.

Pathos MUST BE WRITTEN IN BLUE (Appeals to Emotion): Evoke an emotional response in the reader to connect with them on a deeper level. YOUR TASK IS TO MAKE THE AUDIENCE FEEL THE EMOTION THAT YOU WERE ASSIGNED ON THE WHEEL OF PATHOS (If you don't know what this is it is because you don't come to class. One of the many disadvantages of not coming to class.)

Examples:

Using vivid language to describe the consequences of inaction.

Sharing an anecdote that illustrates the human impact of the issue.

Appealing to the reader's sense of justice or compassion.

Kairos Must be written in Purple (Timing)

You must purposefully, knowingly tell the reader a joke…and it has to be funny.

You must make someone who is not you laugh to get an A.

1. Tone & Language: Be purposeful and consistent with your tone. Maintain a respectful and formal tone throughout your letter. Use clear, concise sentences with varied vocabulary. BANNED WORDED LIST: REALLY, LIKE, MOST, VERY, A LOT, ALL THE TIME.

Part 3: Revision and Submission (Due Date: Monday April 15th 2:03pm)

1. Writers Push (Meeting with Mr Taylor on Thurs/Fri)

2. We will do the Screencast Revisions in class on Friday. You should be able to Submit your Final Drafts at that time.

Additional Tips:

Clarity is Key: Clearly state your position and backing evidence. Avoid jargon and complex sentence structures.

Focus on Persuasion: Aim to convince the reader of your perspective and encourage them to consider your proposed solution.

Word Count: Strive for a length between 500-800 words.

YOU MUST SUBMIT THE DOCUMENT FROM THE SCREENCAST EDIT ASSIGNMENT

YOU CAN ONLY SUBMIT THE FINAL DRAFT AFTER YOU HAVE MET WITH MR TAYLOR FOR YOUR WRITER'S PUSH AND SCREENCAST EDIT

Letter to the Editor Assignment: HOT TAKES EDITION (500-800 words)

Part 1: Choosing Your Source (Due Date: Monday 4/1)

1. Select an Article: Based on your Love/Hate/Know A Lot about activity you will be given one of 4 articles to read and analyze in class on Friday & Monday

2. Analyze the Article: On Monday you will also be introduced to a new writing style Satire. The billboard article will implement a writing craft move that hacks the Ethos persuasive writing style. It creates two fake avatars for the author to borrow credibility to make a more effective appeal to the audience. Some of you might want to consider this tactic. The opinion of a 17-year-old high school student who has never played soccer might not carry all that much weight. It really comes down to if you are a strong enough writer to write in someone else’s voice.

Part 2: Drafting Your Letter (Due Date: Thursday)

Structure:

Introduction (100-150 words): Briefly summarize the original article and introduce and state your response/hot take (agreement, disagreement, or a nuanced perspective). YOU HAVE TO HAVE A POINT TO MAKE.

Body Paragraphs (3-4 paragraphs, 150-200 words each): Develop your argument using a mix of logos, ethos, and pathos. (See below for details on each).

Conclusion (50-100 words): Briefly summarize your main points and reiterate your call to action or desired outcome.

1. Incorporating Rhetorical Appeals:

Logos (Appeals to Logic)MUST BE WRITTEN IN RED: Use facts, statistics, and credible sources to support your claims.

Examples:

Citing a recent study by a reputable research institution.

Referencing historical data or trends.

Providing logical reasoning to show cause and effect.

Ethos MUST BE WRITTEN IN GREEN (Appeals to Credibility): Establish your authority on the topic by referencing your background knowledge or experiences.

Examples:

Mentioning your professional experience related to the issue.

Referencing a personal story that connects you to the topic.

Citing an expert opinion or quote that aligns with your argument.

Pathos MUST BE WRITTEN IN BLUE (Appeals to Emotion): Evoke an emotional response in the reader to connect with them on a deeper level. YOUR TASK IS TO MAKE THE AUDIENCE FEEL THE EMOTION THAT YOU WERE ASSIGNED ON THE WHEEL OF PATHOS (If you don't know what this is it is because you don't come to class. One of the many disadvantages of not coming to class.)

Examples:

Using vivid language to describe the consequences of inaction.

Sharing an anecdote that illustrates the human impact of the issue.

Appealing to the reader's sense of justice or compassion.

Kairos Must be written in Purple (Timing)

You must purposefully, knowingly tell the reader a joke…and it has to be funny.

You must make someone who is not you laugh to get an A.

1. Tone & Language: Be purposeful and consistent with your tone. Maintain a respectful and formal tone throughout your letter. Use clear, concise sentences with varied vocabulary. BANNED WORDED LIST: REALLY, LIKE, MOST, VERY, A LOT, ALL THE TIME.

Part 3: Revision and Submission (Due Date: Monday April 15th 2:03pm)

1. Writers Push (Meeting with Mr Taylor on Thurs/Fri)

2. We will do the Screencast Revisions in class on Friday. You should be able to Submit your Final Drafts at that time.

Additional Tips:

Clarity is Key: Clearly state your position and backing evidence. Avoid jargon and complex sentence structures.

Focus on Persuasion: Aim to convince the reader of your perspective and encourage them to consider your proposed solution.

Word Count: Strive for a length between 500-800 words.