Mulhern's English Site

Check out these links about logical fallacies: http://carm.org/logical-fallacies-or-fallacies-argumentation

Guidelines for Responding to an Argumentative Prompt The format of the argumentative prompt on the English Assessment resembles the one below (see italics). Familiarize yourself with the wording and requirements:

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Annotate and take notes on the entire article.   State the main claim/argument/assertion/point/thesis (all these terms mean the same thing) in one sentence.

The Break-Up of the Ice, Claude Monet (no date) Copy and paste the explanation of how to analyze below. Keep the document in your binder at all times. Explanation of Analysis  "Analysis refers to explaining how the author's rhetorical choices develop meaning or achieve a particular effect or purpose" (The College Board). Analysis is the WHY and the HOW.  W hat?  W hy?  H ow?  E xplain and elaborate on the effect.  S pecificity is key! W hat  w ould  h elp  e xplain  s pecifically? What words does the writer use? Why does she use those  specific  words? How is the use of those words effective? And most importantly, how does that particular use of language support/relate to the overarching argument/claim/thesis/theme in the text?

Handwrite these notes in your binder. Google or brainstorm examples. Add examples to your notes. Anchoring Bias: You rely on the first piece of information you hear, and it affects all your decisions afterward.