AAL structure

Question 1

Intro: what to include

Answer 1

Context or trigger for the article:
Date
Form:
Author:
Source:
Title:
Contention:
Audience:
Tone Overall:

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Question 2

template for intros

Answer 2

(describe the event) has raised the issue as to whether (state what the context is). In the (form), titled “(title)” published in (source) on (date), (author’s name) contends that (author’s contention). In a (overall tone) tone, they target (audience).

Question 3

Topic sentence starters

Answer 3

• X argues that …..
• Having established Y, the author contends that….
• X insists that …
• The author believes that

1st body: The author opens their argument by…

2nd body: Once the author has established ____, they go on to ____; A shift of tone is evident as the author moves on to…

3rd body: The author brings their argument to a close by…

Question 4

Body paragraph

Answer 4

What
How
Why

Question 5

What- explanation

Answer 5

• WHAT, is the writer saying
• Identify the main point/argument.
• What is the writer attempting to persuade you to believe?
• Start with a topic sentence that sums this up.

Question 6

How- explanation

Answer 6

• HOW is the writer saying it?
• identify persuasive language and devices employed by the author
  · How do they support/sell the arguments put forward and the contention?
  · How do they position/persuade/manipulate the reader to agree?

DO NOT JUST LIST TECHNIQUES! Explain their intended effect.

Question 7

Why- explanation

Answer 7

• WHY is it persuasive?
• Why are the arguments and the techniques used to support them persuasive?
  · Show how the language used persuades the reader.
  How does it support the contention?