1. Persuasive Writing! Welcome to Writing Strategies!
Presented by Cynthia Tkalec,
Katie Zachariou, and Misty Keith
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2. Objectives What will we learn today?
to state the writer’s opinion
to give reasons why the reader should agree
to convince the reader to take action

3. Persuasive Writing What is it?
persuasive writing is often used to get a reader to accept a point of view or in advertisements to get people to buy a product
What are the words you would use to persuade someone that you have the best bike in your town?

4. Persuasive Writing Identify the audience. Be clear about your purpose.
word choices can help strengthen persuasive sentences. It is also important to consider the audience, the purpose, and the reasons for your point of view.
Identify the audience.
Be clear about your purpose.
Give supporting reasons for your opinion.
Use persuasive word choices.

5. Writing Structure What is included in a Persuasive Essay?
A Persuasive Essay will have the following:
An introduction—grab the reader’s attention and briefly tell what the essay is about
A body—develop three or more main points, each in a separate paragraph, with supporting details and a closing sentence. Also, try to anticipate the opposing argument, and refute it.
A conclusion—wrap up the topic and bring the essay to a satisfying close

7. Where do I Start?
If writing to a prompt, read it carefully to decide if it is a persuasive prompt. Look for words such as convince, argument, opinion, or persuade.
If writing out of personal conviction, choose a topic that is close to your heart and that you feel passionate about.

8. Plan the Essay
Organize your thoughts in a graphic organizer. Use the graphic organizer to make sure you have at least three solid arguments in favor of your position, and that each one is supported with evidence.
Let’s look at a graphic organizer now!
Application share the graphic organizer. Comp (writing to a persuasive prompt) uses the following prompt: “Some people think that television is bad for children. Should children be allowed to watch television? Write an essay in which you make an argument for either side of this question.” Discuss organizer, or go a step further and fill it out with student input and then do a quick save and file transfer it to them; they can use it to write their own essay later.

9. Topic: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Audience: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Writing purpose: ______________________________________________________________________________

10. Question Time!
Students can raise hands to ask questions.

11. Outline and Draft An introduction—give your thesis statement
Use your graphic organizer to create an outline. The outline should include:
An introduction—give your thesis statement
Ex.: Children should be able to watch TV
Three paragraphs in the body—support your thesis
Ex.: 1) Children can see important people and their contributions first hand; 2) they can “visit” faraway places; 3) they can be exposed to things they wouldn’t otherwise learn.
A conclusion—tie it all together, give instructions if necessary
Ex.: Parents should allow monitored TV watching for their kids.
Next, use your outline to draft your essay!

12. Revise!
Look at how you organized your essay, and at each paragraph. Does each paragraph have a topic sentence? Do all the sentences in the paragraph relate to the topic sentence? Does each paragraph in the body support your opinion in the introduction? Does the conclusion tie it all together and instruct the reader on what they should do now?

13. Finally, Proofread and Publish!
Check your essay for spelling mistakes, missing capitals, or grammar errors. Make it perfect!
Use the grading rubric to score your own essay. Then give it to your learning coach or teacher for a second opinion.

14. Question Time!
Students can raise hands to answer questions.

15. Quiz Time! Let’s See What you Learned!
The purpose of a persuasive essay is to:
a. To inform and explain
b. To tell a story
c. To convince the reader of something
d. To summarize what you just read
Use polling features to answer.
#1) Answer: C

16. How many paragraphs are generally in the body of the essay? a. 5 b. 3
c. 1
d. 4
The introductory paragraph will state your thesis, or your position on the argument.
a. True
b. False
2, Answer: b 3, answer: a

17. A persuasive essay or letter can be directed toward the following people:
a. The teacher
b. Your parents
c. Politicians
d. All of the above
You paid attention through this lesson and are ready to write your essay!
a. True
b. False
4: d 5. a (hopefully)

18. All Done!