1. HSPA Language Arts Persuasive Writing HSPA Practice

2. Writing to Persuade Task: Students will write in response to a current controversy related to an interpersonal, school/community, or societal issue. This piece of writing may be required to be in the form of a letter, a formal essay, an editorial, or a speech.

3. Before You Begin Read the “Directions For Writing” and figure out what MODE (format- for example, a letter) you should be writing in. Then decide on a position- you should choose whichever will be easier to write about, even if you do not necessarily agree with it.

4. Pre-write/Brainstorm The more you plan, the easier it is to execute your essay. It is tempting to start right away, because it is a timed assignment. However, it will save you time, in the long run, if you put aside 15 minutes to plan.

5. PROS-CONS-

6. NOW, CHOOSE THE STRONGER SIDE OF THE Argument BASED ON THE PROS AND CONS THAT YOU GENERATED. THEN, CHOOSE THE THREE BEST EXAMPLES. EACH EXAMPLE WILL BE A BODY PARAGRAPH FOR YOUR ESSAY. NOW, YOU ARE READY TO PLAN YOUR ESSAY

7. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING YOUR ESSAY

8. INTRODUCTION State thesis and preview three main examples 3 BODY PARAGRAPHS Example 1 Example 2Example 3 Topic sentence Support details Transitions Topic sentence Support details Transitions Topic sentence Support details Transitions CONCLUSION 1. Rephrase thesis 2. Review three examples

9. Writing Your Introduction Restate the problem / scenario Agree or Disagree with the proposed solution Name your 3 main ideas Include a thesis statement

10. Your Thesis states the main point of your paper. It lets the reader know what point you are trying to make.

11. THE “ROOMS” OF YOUR HOUSE

12. Explain your main idea in a general statement. Support with at least 3 support ideas (facts, examples, reasons, evidence). Tie up with a general concluding sentence Include TRANSITIONS

13. Revisit your thesis statement A ddress your 3 examples by REPHRASING, Edit your work using the only tool you have, the writer’s checklist.

14. Keep an eye on your time! Remember to take time to plan out your ideas. Follow the format to guarantee good organization. Leave a few minutes to revise and edit. Good luck!!!