1. AP English Language and Composition

2. Today We’re Going To “Practice Doing”
Create Your Own Argument
Learning objective: I will apply my knowledge of the content and structure of an effective argument by creating my own!
Today We’re Going To “Practice Doing”

3. (We’re Also Practicing Time Management)
4 step process
Brainstorm
Make a bullet-point pre-write
Write a rough draft & edit
Annotate your own AND someone else’s argument

4. Create Your Own Argument
Directions:
Think of a real-life situation in which you would need to advocate for yourself. Have a quick conversation with your table group about possible situations.
Make a list of things you care about, and situations that you care about, and ideas that you care about 
Identify characteristics, aspects, or people connected to your topic.
Think: SOAPSTone

5. Create Your Own Argument
Directions:
Create a bullet-point précis pre-write for your own argument.
Start anywhere – not necessarily with the thesis. For example, to whom are you making your argument? Start with your audience, go to tone, then to rhetorical devices… etc.
Think outside the box, while using the structure with which you are familiar!
Be complete and comprehensive at this step!!!

6. Create Your Own Argument
Directions:
Write a rough draft of your argument using your pre-write. Edit after you write.
- Use first person pronoun “I” (yes, really).
Deliberately choose your words and intentionally construct them to enhance your meaning.
Your rough draft will be anywhere from a few sentences to a page long. How long? Long enough!

7. Create Your Own Argument
Directions:
Annotate your own AND someone else’s argument
Using your favorite annotating tools, annotate your own and a peer’s argument.
Make a key and mark the text for:
Thesis
Rhetorical devices (2-3)
Purpose
Audience and tone