Four by Four: Practical Methods for Writing Persuasively

Geared toward English and social studies teachers as well as school librarians, this book provides a clear and concise way to approach the teaching of persuasive writing—and to develop the skills students need to excel on high stakes tests as well.

• Card graphics that make following the model easy to follow

• Appendices providing mnemonics, registers of language, sample persuasive theses, and the major fallacies students use in their writing