Observations on Wilson Satire prompt

Let’s talk thesis

The magic word because...

How does the satire show the unproductive

nature of the arguments?

Common ideas for topic sentences

Name-calling

Absurdity or ridiculousness

Less common and more insightful

Impugning motivation

Attributing a desire for power

Straw Man attacks

Ad Hominem attacks

Slippery Slope attacks

Illustrating contempt for opponents

Demonstrating a lack of desire to compromise

or find common ground.

Helpful idea: What is NOT in the pieces

Evidence of actually caring about the

Environment

Facts, statistics, arguments

Understanding of the other side’s concerns.

Writing suggestions

Don’t forget the formula. Deviate if you

have a reason.

1.Topic sentence.2. Set-up, context.3. Quote (dueling quotes?)4.Commentary -- more here

Generally...

More time in pre-write to come up with interesting points.