ch.+7

Purpose:
 * __ Take a stand/purpose a solution __**
 * TAKE A STAND**

1. Get the writer to think about a situation or predicament which has more than one possible outcome, have the writer decide what the best possible outcome would be, and then express to the reader why they believe they have chosen the best possible outcome.

2. Educate the reader on all sides of the issue. It is vitally important not to only explain why you have chosen the side you did but also explain why you didn’t chose the opposing side. EXAMPLE: page 177-179 Gallagher also reminds us that an effective introduction to any topic has two elements a hook and a thesis statement.

EXAMPLES: 1. The hamburger (p181): here the writer takes a stand recognizes the opposition and then counters the opposition.

Purpose:
 * PROPOSE A SOLUTION**

“The point of this essay is to change things” – Edward Tufte (educator)

The writings should be calls to action, and the purpose of the writing is to convince their readers to do something.
 * the main purpose of this style of writing Gallagher says “is to bring students beyond simply taking a stand and move them into writing that actually purposes solutions.”

EXAMPLES: things you can do list…such as 10 things you can do to be a better students.

At the end of the chapter Gallagher sums up the importance of writing in this style very nicely. He says “As our students mature into adults they will inherit an increasingly complex world. It is our responsibility as their teachers to help them learn the skills they will need to confront serious problems and use these skills to generate innovative thoughtful solutions. So lets remember that when our students write, they think more deeply, and that innovative thinking is often discovered after extensive writing. When we ask our students to explore problems and possible solutions, lets be sure to provide them with ample writing time. The more practice they get today, the better thinkers they will be tomorrow. (Gallagher, 201)