Persuasive Writing One Person’s Opinion Copying permitted

What is persuasive writing? Persuasive writing tells the writer’s opinion and why the reader should agree. Copying permitted

What is the goal of persuasive writing? to state the writer’s opinion to give reasons why the reader should agree to convince the reader to take action Copying permitted

What topics make good persuasive writing? Choose a topic you know something about. Choose a topic you are interested in. Choose a topic you have strong opinions about. Copying permitted

What is a persuasive letter? a letter meant for a specific audience tries to convince the reader to do something has a date, greeting, body, closing, and signature Copying permitted

What are the parts of a persuasive letter? beginning - states your opinion middle - gives two or three reasons for your opinion end - tells the reader what action to take Copying permitted

What is the best way to order my reasons? least-important reason first second-most-important reason next strongest reason last Copying permitted

Invitation to Read Read the following persuasive letter. Find the three reasons for the writer’s opinion. Do you agree or disagree with the opinion? Copying permitted

Brush Every Night You should brush you teeth every night before bed. Brushing removes food from your teeth. It keeps them clean and healthy. If you don’t brush enough, you could get cavities. Brushing also keeps you from getting bad breath. Brushing once a day only does half the job. You need to brush every morning and every night. Copying permitted

Invitation to Write Think about the question of soda machines in the school cafeteria. Do you think they should be allowed? Write a persuasive letter to your principal persuading him or her to add or remove soda machines. Be sure to state and support the reasons for your opinion. Copying permitted