Problem
Respond to Smagorinsky and Haidt and the general ideas that you have about argumentation in writing.
Article: "Emotion, Reason, and Argument: Teaching Persuasive Writing in Tense Times" by Peter Smagorinsky.
a) Talk about 3 topics mentioned in the article. Use direct examples from article to support your answer.
b) What is Smagorinsky's opinion on persuasive writing? What is Haidt's opinion on persuasive writing? How are their thoughts similar and different?
c) What conclusion does Smagorinsky reach?
General ideas:
a) Pros/cons about argumentative writing
b) How does it differ from other forms of writing?
c) Is it emotional or unemotional?