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aCTIvITy 2.12
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don’t Hate—debate!
Word CoNNeCTIoNS
Cognates
A cognate is a word that has the same root meaning as a word in the same or another language. The English word evaluate comes from the French verb evaluer, which means “to find the value of.” It has the same meaning as evaluar, a similar word in Spanish. Both evaluate and evaluar mean “to assess.”
my Notes
6. When it is your turn to speak, engage in the debate. Be able to argue either claim. Keep in mind the elements of argument and the different types of appeals. Be sure to use appropriate eye contact, volume, and a clear voice when speaking in a debate.
Sentence Starters
• I agree with your point about . . . , but it is also important to consider . . .
• I disagree with your point about . . . , and would like to counter with the idea that . . .
• You made a good point about . . . , but have you considered . . .
• Your point about . . . is an appeal to emotions and so is not a logical reason/ explanation.
7. When it is your turn to listen, evaluate others’ arguments for their use of logical appeals. Record notes in the chart below as you identify examples of effective and ineffective logos, and provide a brief explanation for each example.
Effective Use of Logos
Other Appeals
Check Your Understanding
Reflect on your experience by responding to the following questions:
• What types of persuasive appeals were most effective in supporting the topic during the debate? Why?
• Was any appeal to logos, or logic, convincing enough to make you change your mind about the issue? Explain.
• What makes an effective debate? How can the debate strategy help a writer form an effective argument?
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