- Do you clearly state your argument? Do you make it clear why your audience should listen to your playlist? Ex. This playlist is great for saying sorry to your significant other because it expresses both how sorry you are and shows that you can be sensitive and romantic.
- Identify your audience and make it clear why this playlist will appeal to them. Who would be the most interested in your playlist? Why would the songs in the playlist work for them? Why would the hip-hop fan or the person looking for a good time want to listen to the playlist you created.
- Explain why your playlist is ordered the way it is. Why do you choose the first song to open your playlist with? Why did you choose the last? If you haven't thought about this before, think about it now. What is the best order for these songs to be heard in?
- Quote and address at least 5 song lyrics in your piece. This will give you practice providing outside evidence to support your argument. What lyrics from the song help illustrate how funny, sad, beautiful, relaxing, etc your playlist is?
- Address at least two potential concerns, doubts, or questions your audience might have about your playlist.
- This is what I wanted to accomplish with the reviews everyone made of the playlist. However, most of the reviews were positive. I want you to imagine the potential naysayer, the hater, who wants to claim your playlist isn't great. What complaints might they have? How can you refute those complaints? Maybe someone'll think there aren't enough uptempo songs or maybe they'll say your playlist isn't made of "real" music. How can you prove them wrong?
- Check those text structures. Be sure to use 3 different text structures by the end of your essay.
I'm going to shorten this essay length to two pages to make up for missing today. I expect your rough drafts on Wednesday.
Homework
- Rough Draft of Playlist Persuasive Essay (due by midnight) If I don't get it by midnight, I will not check it.
