Teaching Persuasive Writing with Frankenstories

Logic is the mode of reasoning & evidence. 

Basically, everything in the Teaching Argument Writing with Frankenstories lesson is “logic”:

• Claims
• Causal & categorical reasoning 
• Evidence 
• Limits 
• Assumptions
• Backing
• Rebuttals

In complex issues, a speaker can make many potential arguments.

A good persuasive speaker will choose the best argument for the context. That means: 

• Making claims that align with persuasive goals.
• Selecting the most compelling evidence.
• Leading the audience from accepted claims to more contentious claims.

It also means:

• Using character to build trust in evidence and claims.
• Using emotion to harness attention from the audience and build their motivation to act on claims.