Here is an example. Should your Dad order his favorite meal at the restaurant, or try something new? Try to convince him one way or the other and end your argument with the following maxims
"It's better to be safe than sorry"
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained".
Birds of a feather flock together
Opposites Attract
What's good for the goose is good for the gander
One man's meat is another man's poison.
The bigger, the better.
Good things come in small packages.
You're never too old to learn
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Wisdom is found in a multitude of counselors.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Haste makes waste
Strike while the iron is hot.
Actions speak louder than words
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The more the merrier.
Two's company; three's a crowd.
Don't sweat the small stuff.
The devil is in the details.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Rome wasn't build in a day.
Strike while the iron is hot.
If you can't beat em, join em.
If you lie down with dogs, you'll wake up with fleas.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Don't beat a dead horse
Knowledge is power.
Ignorance is bliss.
First come, first served.
The last shall be first.
The early bird gets the worm.
The second mouse gets the cheese.
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Two’s company; three’s a crowd
A girl named Amy is trying to decide if she should invite a big group of people to an amusement park or just a small group of her close friends.
Amy, you should invite a big group of people to the amusement park. It will be so much better because there would be a diverse group of people. You get to also see and just be around more people. A major plus is that if you go with a bigger group of people, there’s a good chance somebody will also want to ride the same ride as you do. Therefore, you would never have to ride alone. You know what they say, the more the merrier.
Even though you might think going to an amusement with a big group of people would be better than going with a small group, you’re wrong. If you go with just one other friend, you will not have to worry about trying to get a bunch of people on the same ride. A big group also requires too much work. It is very difficult to find a time when a bunch of people can go to the same place, rather than just trying to find the right time for two or three people. Two’s company; three’s a crowd.
I like your second paragraph better because it puts up the very valued argument of trying to fit many people are he same ride. I've tried that and the majority of the time, you get split into smaller groups anyways. Good job!
Delete"Knowledge is power; ignorance is bliss."
ReplyDeleteOne person is trying to decide whether or not reading is a good thing or a bad thing.
Reading is the best thing you can do for yourself. Whether it be magazines, a novel, or a volume of the World Book encyclopedia, reading is good for you. It gives you something to do, something mindful to occupy your time. You don't want to be uneducated, do you? Knowledge is power, so turn off the XBox and open a book.
Why bother with reading? First off, no one likes a know-it-all. Second, why read when you could do other things you really enjoy, like hunting or playing on that nice, new XBox you have in your room? Thirdly, reading can depress you. Do you want to hear about all the crap that goes on in the world? I bet you don't. Ignorance is bliss, so keep that book closed and Sparknote it if you have to.
I really think your first paragraph is the better one, maybe because I love reading. I really like the educational mark because many people strive to educated.
DeleteI personally felt that your second was actually more convincing. It seems that many prefer to live in a cave instead of seeing what is actually going on in the outside world, which is really sad, but in this way, I definitely feel that the second argument was more effective.
DeleteI also think the second one was more effective, but both were very solid. If you were to use these in a real situation, I think both of them would be very effective.
DeleteI think that both of your paragraphs were about equal in persuasive quality, but the second one spoke to me maybe just a little bit more. Good work overall!
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ReplyDeleteThe pen is mightier than the sword.
How often can you read someone’s emotions just by looking at their body language? How often do you notice people expressing their opinions solely by the way they act? By viewing someone’s body language, a lot of the time you can clearly get a read on what they feel, maybe whether they are disinterested or enthusiastic about an idea. That can sometimes make it easier if you need someone's opinion or if you're asking for their approval. They don't need to tell you how they feel or tweet it because the answer is already right in front of your face. You know what they say, actions speak louder than words.
I feel as though so many people underestimate the power of writing and words. When you think about it, there have been so many powerful speakers/speeches throughout history that have caused major events to occur, both good and bad. If these speeches were not ever written and delivered, would the events have happened? Whether you are writing online, a paper for school, or preparing for a speech, the way you write and the quality of it can be extremely influential, rather than using your body language and actions for persuasion. You do not need to act out all of your emotions because the pen is mightier than the sword.
I really like both of the points you made! They don’t necessarily counteract each other, but they work in conjunction with each other. If someone’s giving a speech slouched over with a blank expression, people are much less likely to care about what their message is.
DeleteI like how you made each of your points tie into the other, rather than writing an argument against yourself. Very good, overall.
DeleteScenario: Should you do your homework right away, or wait?
ReplyDeleteHaste makes waste.
Why would you rush to get something done? The longer the time to ponder about homework, the more thoughts come about for it. You can ask how someone else did it and even ask for some tips on it. You need time to make the homework absolutely perfect too. Rereading everything can make sure you leave no errors, after all, haste makes waste.
Strike while the iron is hot.
Being in high school is hard. The amount of homework given it's almost unbearable. To get this done, do it right away! The longer you wait, the more homework gets stacked up. So do as you must and strike while the iron is hot.
I absolutely love your topic. It’s definitely something everyone can relate to.
DeleteThe topic was DEFINITELY something I can relate to, good job!
DeleteGreat arguments! They are extremely relateble. Great job!
DeleteLike everyone else, very relatable. I find myself debating these 2 all the time.
DeleteI’m beating a dead horse, but extremely relatable. This topic is a struggle we’ve all had, and I feel as though you argued both sides very well! Good work
DeleteIf at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
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Susie is in her junior year of high school track, and she got 6th place in long jump this year and her freshman and sophomore year she got 2nd. She doesn’t know if she should continue with jumping or switch to another category.
Susie, I know your season isn’t going the way you planned but don’t give up! Everyone has down days. You love jumping, and I know how much time you’ve already put into it. I believe in you, keep at it. At practice, really focus on your goals and do all that is necessary to obtain them. I know you’d feel guilty if you didn’t end your senior year of high school with you favorite sport. Remember, “If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.”
Maybe jumping isn’t for you, anymore. Yes, you did it your underclassmen years and did well, but new players that are younger are joining and you’re being pushed out. I suggest trying a different field event because you aren’t planning on doing track in college so might as well try something new. If you keep practicing over and over again, you are going to just become frustrated and not get any better. Susie, don’t beat a dead horse.
I like the prompt you created. This seems to be a very relevant issues for people in our school. Great job!
DeleteI like how you related the promt to something that can be easy to understand. I think your first argument was definetely the winner here. Good job!
DeleteThe early bird gets the worm.
ReplyDeleteThe second mouse gets the cheese.
Should you publish your blog first, or should you wait to see everyone else’s for examples?
This weekend is homecoming, which means there’s a lot going on. There are football games, soccer games, the dance, after parties, and a Confirmation retreat to top it all off. You have to do your homework at some point, so why not do it before the weekend even starts? Once the festivities begin, you’ll keep pushing your blog off until it’s late. If you do it now, you have time to work on it and make it good while getting it out of the way at the same time. After all, the early bird gets the worm.
Let’s face it, you weren’t paying any attention while learning about maxims. You have no idea what they are, which means that you have no clue how to do the blog this weekend. You could ask someone for help, but that would actually make sense. You should just wait until everyone else posts theirs, and then you could just figure it out from there. You know what they say: the second mouse gets the cheese.
Very good. As much as I want to be an example of the first argument, I have been relegating myself to the second method far too often.
DeleteVery well written. You had great points to each topic as well.
DeleteI don’t know why my commment wont go under this post but i’ll try again. I really like your second paragraph because it is a typical mindset of a highschooler. Great job!
DeleteThese are sweet. I love how relatable they are, because the first one is definitely what we strive for, but the second is what always ends up happening, even if we do know the material. Nicely done!
DeleteTHE SECOND ARUGUEMENT IS ME. Very good analogy! I relate on a very personal level.
ReplyDeleteRome wasn't build in a day.
ReplyDeleteStrike while the iron is hot.
Louis’s English teacher assigns a 5-page paper that is due the Monday of the following week. He is unsure of how long he should take to write it.
Louis, take my advice. Last year, I was assigned a paper similar to yours. I waited until the night before the due date to write it, and I failed the paper; don’t make the same mistake I did. I realized that it takes more than two hours to develop a well-thought out paper to effectively elaborate on the topic at hand. You know what they say, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
Louis, today’s Wednesday, your only free night this week. You’re busy tomorrow and Friday, and you have plans with your friends all this weekend. So, tonight’s obviously your only opportunity. Write the entire essay tonight; your grade will be just fine. You just need to take this opportunity to finish the essay! Clearly, you should “strike while the iron is hot.”
Both of these sides of the argument is what goes through my mind through the week at school. Your arguments were spot on with what people actually think. Great job!
DeleteWisdom is found in a multitude of counselors.
ReplyDeleteToo many cooks spoil the broth.
David, a senior, is trying to secure college recommendation letters, and does not know how many teachers he should ask.
David, you need to ask as many teachers as you can. Go to everyone who has taught you a major subject in the past two years, and any teacher who has been helpful to you personally. This multitude of recommendation letters will allow you to pick and choose which letter to send with your application. Wisdom is found in a multitude of counselors.
David, you need to go to the teachers who have helped you personally. If you have had Weej teaching any of your classes the past few years, ask him. He wrote two of the best recommendation letters my older siblings received. Ask teachers who have a background with your major or your college. Do not overcrowd yourself with recommendation letters from every teacher you have ever learned from, too many cooks spoil the broth.
Dominic, I definitely feel that your second argument was more persuasive. You include a personal story, which, to me, seems to be a very effective method of persuasion. And, also, you mention the fact that by asking for numerous recommendation letters, David may “overcrowd” himself. This, I feel, establishes ethos, as you imply that David probably has more important parts of his application to be concerned about, which shows you want to guide him in the right direction regarding this aspect. Great job!
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ReplyDeleteIf you can't beat em, join em.
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If you lie down with dogs, you'll wake up with fleas.
Scenario:
Carlos was in the middle of his football game when someone on the other team started playing very dirty. This really upset Carlos as he was playing fair, but burning the kid every time. Should Carlos start playing dirty, or stick with playing the fair way?
1. Carlos, I know that you are a fair player, but you really need to weigh the options here. You need to give him a taste of his own medicine. Do you really want your team to lose because this guy can take advantage of you? After all, if you can't beat em, join em.
2. Carlos, you can beat this! This guy may be doing the wrong thing, but that doesn't mean you have to. If you start playing dirty, you will get penalty after penalty and lose this game for your team. Stay with what you know and play clean, and I promise that you will come out on top. You know what they say, if you lie down with dogs, you'll wake up with fleas.
I really like your second paragraph, very convincing! Great job!
DeleteBoth of your paragraphs do a good job of being persuasive, but the second one really takes the cake. It really has the power to make someone gravitate toward that option of the first one.
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Good things come in small packages.
Scenario:
You are Charles are at a professional baseball game. Charles was chosen to choose one of the two prize boxes. One is big and the other is small. Charles asks for your advice.
The bigger the better:
Charles, I think you should go for the big prize box. It could have something huge in there and that would be so awesome. Wouldn’t you want something big over something small? You could get a autographed baseball bat or one of the bases from an earlier game. After all, the bigger the better!
Good things come in small packages
Charles, I think that you should choose the small prize box. Even though it is small, he could be something extremely expensive that you’ve always wanted from the team merchandise. It could also be tickets to the next game. Even though it is small, there are so many things that could be in there. The people may even be tricking you into thinking the better prize is in the bigger box. Good things come in small packages
I really like your second argument on these scenarios. I found it very persuading. Great job!
DeleteI chose you're never too old to learn and you can't teach an old dogs new tricks.
ReplyDeleteJoe has the choice of whether or not to learn how to ski. He needs some help on devising what to do.
Joe, you're never too old to try something new. Skiing is an easy task to learn and you are a really coordinated so it won't be hard for you at all. I know you would regret not at least trying it. You know what they say, you're never too old to learn.
Joe, I know you really want to try skiing, but I don't think it's a good idea. You don't want to risk getting hurt and sometimes skiing can be hard. As much as you want to, you shouldn't try skiing because the older you get the more difficult it is. You know what they say, you can't teach an old dog new tricks.
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The last shall be first
Argument 1:
If you wait around, things will be taken from you. You need to stand up, reach out and take what you want. Demand credit and reward for your work, and also expect service for your normal punctuality. If you sit back and let someone else go first, they’re gonna take your reward and might not even deserve it. You want that to happen? First come, first serve
Argument 2:
Do you really want to appear as a cocky, arrogant person by always stepping forward to take everything? I mean, sure, you’ll get plenty of rewards and plaudits, but that’s a good way to get people to not like you. They’re much more likely to like a person who is humble than not. And so what if you aren’t first, after all, the last shall be first
I have to agree with the second argument because that is how I am. Good job!
DeleteI chose for my situations "You're never too old to learn" and You can't teach an old dog new tricks."
ReplyDeleteJoe is deciding whether or not he wants to learn to ski. He is having a hard time deciding what to do and he needs some help.
Joe, I really think you should try skiing. You're very coordinated and in very good shape so I believe it would be an easy task to do. You've accomplished many similar tasks like roller skating so skiing would be a perfect fit for you. I know you'll regret not trying.
Joe, I know you really want to try skiing but I don't believe that it's a good idea. Since you are somewhat older you have a greater possibility of getting hurt. Plus you don't even like the winter weather. You should try something more slow paced because I think you'd appreciate it more.