Four by Four: Practical Methods for Writing Persuasively
• Focuses on the 21st-century skills needed to pass high stakes tests• Card graphics that make following the model easy to follow• Appendices providing mnemonics, registers of language, sample persuasive theses, and the major fallacies students use in their writing"Although very brief, this guide offers an interesting overview and creative suggestions for the teaching and learning of persuasive writing."-ARBA"The writing is very clear and ably supported by numerous models and lesson plans. Those who do not teach but are interested in persuasive writing can apply the concepts to themselves, so while aimed at teachers, others can gain considerable clarity about and learn new methods for applying persuasive writing. . . . This work is recommended for English teachers of English where persuasive writing is on the curriculum."-Australian Library Journal