1. Persuasive Writing
One Pumpkin’s Opinion

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

3. 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
or in this case (NOT)

4. What are the parts of a persuasive paragraph?
beginning - states your opinion R
middle - gives reasons & examples for your opinion E O
end – restate opinion

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

6. Example Read the following persuasive paragraph.
Find the three reasons for the writer’s opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the opinion?

7. 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. You need to brush every morning and every night.

8. Publish
Remember
Edit
Revise
First Draft
Outline
Brainstorm

9. Brainstorm
Think of characters.
witch
pirate
princess
puppy

10. Outline Title (Pumpkin name): Topic Sentence: 3 Reasons ):
Closing Statement: :

11. By Friday… Pumpkin name Outline Sample (using shown example)
Title: Brush Every Night
Topic sentence: You should brush you teeth every night before bed.
Supports (reasons)
1.removes food
2.cavities
3.ad breath
Sum up: You need to brush every morning and every night.