Strong writers build trust.
Trust Me! teaches students how to use ethos to strengthen their arguments through credibility, fairness, and audience awareness. Students learn how to:
✔️ Identify credible vs. non-credible sources
✔️ Adjust vocabulary for specific audiences
✔️ Craft thoughtful counterarguments
✔️ Respond to opposing viewpoints
This scaffolded Skill Focus Activity guides students step-by-step through building arguments that are not only persuasive — but trustworthy.
Students learn that strong arguments aren’t just about opinions — they are about credibility, balance, and respect for multiple perspectives.
Strong writers build trust.
Trust Me! teaches students how to use ethos to strengthen their arguments through credibility, fairness, and audience awareness. Students learn how to:
✔️ Identify credible vs. non-credible sources
✔️ Adjust vocabulary for specific audiences
✔️ Craft thoughtful counterarguments
✔️ Respond to opposing viewpoints
This scaffolded Skill Focus Activity guides students step-by-step through building arguments that are not only persuasive — but trustworthy.
Students learn that strong arguments aren’t just about opinions — they are about credibility, balance, and respect for multiple perspectives.