Why Schools Should Start Later
After watching the TED talk, Why school should start later for teens, complete the worksheet found in Blackboard.
Watch It: Why School Should Start Later for Teens
Watch Why school should start later for teens (10 minutes) on TED to learn about oral persuasive techniques.
Video source: Troxel, W. [Wendy Troxel]. (n.d.). Why school should start later for teens [Video]. TEDxManhattanBeach. http://tiny.cc/siq8vz
Summary
In this module, you studied persuasive and argument techniques commonly used in writing. You should now have a good understanding of the following topics:structure of a persuasive / argument essay, rhetorical appeals such as Ethos, Pathos, and Logos, and how to write counterarguments.
You looked at how persuasive techniques are used in different mediums such as academic essays, advertisements, and oral communications. Now that you have identified how persuasive techniques can be used, it is time for you to apply that knowledge in the next module.
Attribution & References
Except where otherwise noted, “Why Schools Should Start Later” by Academic and Career Prep, Georgian College, is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
