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ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE A zombie virus is overtaking the earth; it was initially transmitted by bite. However, it is now airborne and is spreading like wildfire. It has not yet reached Georgia but is expected to do so within days. It is estimated that any unvaccinated humans will become infected, die, and become undead. Dr. Yoyvitch from Atlanta’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) has the only remaining vials of the vaccine. He has deemed certain communities “survivor “communities, and ours is one. But only ___ of us will receive the vaccine and live in in his compound. Write a letter to Dr. Yoyvitch and the Selection Committee convincing them to let you join his compound and receive the vaccine. However, there is a catch. You are not . . . you.

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ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE

• A zombie virus is overtaking the earth; it was initially transmitted by bite. However, it is now airborne and is spreading like wildfire. It has not yet reached Georgia but is expected to do so within days. It is estimated that any unvaccinated humans will become infected, die, and become undead.

• Dr. Yoyvitch from Atlanta’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) has the only remaining vials of the vaccine. He has deemed certain communities “survivor “communities, and ours is one.

• But only ___ of us will receive the vaccine and live in in his compound.

• Write a letter to Dr. Yoyvitch and the Selection Committee convincing them to let you join his compound and receive the vaccine.

• However, there is a catch. You are not . . . you.

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Say What?!?!

1. You will be given an identity. You will need to decide on the gender and name of your character. THIS INFORMATION MUST REMAIN CLASSIFIED. ANY BREACH OF THIS INFORMATION WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM THE COMPETITION.

2. Complete the Character Identification form.

3. You will write a letter to Dr. Yoyvitch and the Selection Committee to try to convince them to allow you to be one of the survivors. Remember, SOAPSTone, 2 Appeals, and 4 Techniques.

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Examples

You are a 41-year-old dentist with schizophrenia. Pros Cons

Write a persuasive letter….Consider the Elements of Communication (SOAPSTone)Use 2 of Aristotle's AppealsUse 4 Persuasive Techniques

Annotate your use of appeals and techniques using Microsoft Word’s Comment function.

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RHETORICThe art and science of persuasion

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•WHAT TO DO IN PERSUASIVE WRITING

*BE AWARE OF YOUR SOAPSTONE.

*USE RHETORICAL APPEALS.

*USE RHETORICAL TECHNIQUES.

Make sure your argument is strong.

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•Speaker•Occasion (and medium)•Audience•Purpose•Subject•Tone

The Elements of Communication

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Rhetorical Appeals

Ethos (Ethical Appeal)

Pathos (Emotional Appeal)

Logos (Logical Appeal)

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•Expert Opinion•Hard Evidence•Anecdote/Narrative•Imagery •Cause and Effect

Persuasive Techniques•Repetition•Comparison/Contrast•Rhetorical Question•Counterargument and Refutation

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Sample Letter Format

Center for Disease Control and PreventionATTN: Survival Selection Committee1600 Clifton RoadAtlanta, GA 30333

Character Name

2002 American Way

Columbus, GA 31909

Dear Dr. Yoyvitch and

the Selection Committee,