EH 124 Spring 2011: Week Seven Class Two
January 1, 2009
Opening Argument:
Recent research shows that students who finish high school with a “B” average do much better in college when they are educated in same-sex classrooms.
We will argue this.
Your claims must be different kinds of claims (see chapter 6) and must each be a different example of either Pathos, Logos, or Ethos (chapter 7)
Formulate Arguments: (Suggested: 10 Minutes)
Claim
Sub claim
Evidence
Explicit Warrant
Sub claim
Evidence
Explicit Warrant
Sub claim
Evidence
Explicit Warrant
Conclusion
Argument Presentations: (Suggested: 10 Minutes)
Continuing Debate: (Suggested: 5-10 Minutes)
Why you lose arguments: When you lose an argument, you probably lose it for one of three four.
1) You have too much or too little Pathos
2) You have too much or too little Ethos
3) You have too much or too little Logos
4) YOU FORGET ABOUT THE SECOND HALF OF THE TOULMIN MODEL
Journal Assignment: (Suggested: 10 Minute)
Look back at the meaningful argument you addressed in your journal. As it is currently designed or conceptualized, who is the audience that this argument is best suited to persuade? Why
Homework:
Read and Annotate Chapter 8
