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English 8 & Honors English 8 - Research & Persuasion: Introduction

English 8 & Honors English 8

Opening Video: The Danger of Silence

Opening Activity

THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN RESEARCH & PERSUASION

  • How does research relate to creating a persuasive argument?
  • Consider the following questions as you watch:
    • What is the purpose of this TEDTalk?
    • What types of details and evidence are included in this speech? What are some examples of the speaker (or someone else in history) remaining silent when he / she should have spoken up? 
    • How does the speaker use these examples (research) to persuade the listener?