1. The Persuasive Essay

2. Objective
Today we will write a persuasive essay.

3. Terms for Review What is a Persuasive Essay?
An essay that presents a point of view and a counter point of view with the intent to persuade or convince.

4. Terms for Review Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions
Definitions
Issue
a topic on which people hold different, and often strong, opinions

5. Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions
Topic Sentence/ Thesis Statement:
- a sentence that states the topic of a composition and the writer’s opinion about the topic.
IVF: identify the topic/ choose a verb/ finish the thought

6. Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions
Argument:
- the writer’s presentation of reasons and evidence to prove the validity of the thesis

7. Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions
Counterargument:
the writer’s acknowledgement that other people may not share the same opinion

8. Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions
Transitions:
words or phrases that show how sentences or ideas connect to each other

9. Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions
Public voice:
- a more formal use of the language than everyday speech, the language of business and news reporting; the opposite is private voice, the language between friends, often involving slang and incomplete sentences

10. Organization
The persuasive composition has a specific organizational pattern:
Thesis –
Argument –
Counterargument –
Rebuttal –
Conclusion

11. The Prompt
Should HSS invite Mark Savard to do a presentation at the school?

12. Outline Thesis = Soccer is the ideal sport for children Conclusion
--every position has a job
--everyone must work together to win
argument
teaches teamwork
counter
too intimidating for some
--physically smaller
--not as athletic
rebuttal
learning teamwork necessary
--work together well
home
school
Conclusion

13. Paragraph One:Thesis Hook + History+ Thesis Statement
Hook- Parents often wonder what is the best sport for children to play.
History/Background- Sports are an important part of growing up.
Thesis-Although there are many sports, I believe soccer is an ideal sport for children

14. Transitions for counterargument:
I will admit
Certainly,
Of course,
I will concede
Admittedly,
Obviously,

15. Transitions for rebuttal:
However,
On the other hand,
Nevertheless,
Conversely,
Yet,
Still,

16. Evaluate A clear thesis statement? Obvious organization?
Strong transitions?
Specific examples & evidence?
A memorable conclusion?

17. Closure What are the 5 parts of a persuasive essay?
Thesis, argument, counter- argument, rebuttal, and conclusion
Give examples of transitions for each part: