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Persuasive Writing. Persuasive writing is writing that tries to convince a reader to do something or to believe what you believe about a certain topic.

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1 Persuasive Writing

2 Persuasive writing is writing that tries to convince a reader to do something or to believe what you believe about a certain topic. It takes a position for or against something.

3 Purpose Support a cause Urge people to action Make a change Prove something wrong Persuasive Statement “Please support my football team by buying discount coupons.” “Vote for Sarah!” “The principal should let us wear hats.” “Cell phones don’t cause brain cancer.” Persuasive writing can be used to…

4 Purpose Stir up sympathy Create interest Get people to agree with you Persuasive Statement “If you don’t adopt this dog, it could have to live in a shelter.” “Better grades get you a better job and more money.” “I am sure you’ll agree that Milky Way is the best candy bar.” Persuasive writing can be used to…

5 INTRODUCTION with a “hook” and thesis statement BODY where the argument is explained CONCLUSION where main points are summarized and reviewed and the reader is left with something to think about. Persuasive writing follows a certain format:

6 The writer must clearly state his/her position and stay with that position. Pick a side! Generally, the position is stated in the opening paragraph or introduction. Pick a side

7 The 4 Paragraph Essay: 1. Introduction/Hook/Thesis 2. Argument 1 with support 3. Argument 2 with support 4. Conclusion Make a Plan – Then Write!

8 Persuasive Writing

9 Example Persuasive Prompt


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