ARGUMENTATION AND PERSUASION WORKSHOP

I am excited to announce an **argumentation and persuasion workshop** for high school and middle school students. **Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026** **Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM** Here I will explain the elements that make up argumentation (claim, warrant, impact, ethos, pathos, logos, rhetoric) and how to effectively use these elements to be persuasive. I will also discuss specific styles of explanation that create the strongest arguments. We will have guided practices where we go over examples together and then create arguments through discussion as a group. After which there will be individual drills for practice for all participants. I am really excited to host this workshop. It is one of the skills that I have found most useful in many different situations not just as a debater but as a highschooler as well. Whether it is the argumentation unit in English class, or recruiting people to join a club, or making your case when applying for a leadership position, these skills have been extremely helpful. The skill of argumentation and persuasion have been helpful beyond just speech and debate, and I look forward to seeing everyone there! **What You’ll Learn** **1. The Core Mechanics of an Argument.** Learn the essential three-part structure required to make any point airtight: Claim: How to state your assertion with absolute clarity and precision. Warrant: How to bridge your claim with solid reasoning and evidence. Impact: How to demonstrate why your argument matters and why the audience should care. **2. The 3 elements that make arguments persuasive.** Ethos (Credibility): Establishing authority, trust, and character in your delivery. Pathos (Emotion): Connecting with your audience’s values, empathy, and emotions. Logos (Logic): Building sound, structured, and bulletproof logical lines of reasoning with clear data. Rhetoric: Harnessing word choice, tone, and strategic phrasing to truly connect with people. **3. High-Impact Explanation Techniques** Having a good point often isn't enough, you have to explain it effectively. We will cover: Framing complex ideas into simple, digestible narratives. Using comparative analysis to weigh competing arguments. Developing the strategic depth needed to make your points unforgettable **Things students will need to bring**: a writing utensil and something to write on (for notes and drills). Limited seats only