111815 Aim Can I write an effective Persuasive Essay Do Now Take out your binder amp a pencil Discussion Persuasive Writing Write opinion pieces on topics or texts supporting a point of view with reasons and information ID: 375580
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Persuasive Writing
11/18/15
Aim
:
Can I write an effective Persuasive Essay?
Do Now:
Take out your binder & a pencil
DiscussionSlide2
Persuasive Writing
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
With
guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.Slide3
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Before we start…
We are going to have a little vote.
Listen to me read two different sides of an argument (persuasively written).
At the end, you will vote. Should Schools Embrace
“Bring Your Own Device”?Slide4Slide5
Let’s Vote…
After listening to each side of the debate, which would you agree with??Slide6
Persuasive Writing
A
style
of writing that tries to convince a reader to do something or to believe what they believe about a certain topic.Someone might take a stake or position for or against
something.Slide7
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Be clear about your purpose…
Why are you writing?
To support a cause?To get people’s attention?To convince someone to do or not do something?Provoke a change?Generate interest in something?
What was the purpose of the papers I just read to you?Slide8
Persuasive Writing Tips – Don’ts
DON’T Begin with “I am going to tell you” or “This is about”
DON’T Use threats like “you should” or
“you better”DON’T Use a lot of negative wordsDON’T BEE too wordySlide9
Persuasive Writing Tips – Do’s
Mix facts with your opinions (
limit opinions
)Use a “hook” to grab your reader’s attentionUse many examples wherever you canBe organized and specific
Use adjectives and robust vocabularyUse mature language
Consider your audience – who will read/hear this?Final paragraph/statement should be powerful!
In what ways did the papers I read to
you use these techniques?Slide10
Persuasive Writing Tips – Do’s
What is a hook?!
A hook is named for its ability to catch the reader’s attention and make the reader want to read on.
A hook can be…-a shocking statement-a quote-a strongly stated fact -a funny/humorous statement or anecdote -a whimsical question or thought provoker (be careful with this one!)Slide11
Persuasive Writing Tips – Do’s
What is mature language?!
You will be taken more seriously if you use language that is mature and sophisticated. This tip goes hand-in-hand with using facts. Stating facts makes your writing seem well thought-out and organized as well as well-researched. Remember, no one wants to side with someone who is yelling, whining, or complaining at them!
BEE confidentBEE professionalBEE calm and assertiveUse words that sound wise And BEEyond your years…. “Additionally” “Take into consideration…”Slide12
Persuasive Writing Format
How should I structure it?!
We will focus on a basic, five paragraph persuasive essay. It consists of three basic parts:
Hook/Intro (1 paragraph)Grab the reader’s attention, keep them interested, and clearly state your side/opinionBody (3 paragraphs)Clearly make points and state facts that back up your reason for writing this paper in the first place. Use many details, examples, and convincing statements that back you up.
Conclusion (1 para
)Restate your opinion and position. Give the reader a brief gist but most importantly leave them with something to think about!Slide13
Persuasive Writing Format
Did the papers I read to you have a…
Hook/Intro that is one paragraph?
Body with 3 paragraphs? Conclusion that is one paragraph?Slide14
Dances with Wolves
Persuasive Essay
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Persuasive Writing
Introduction
Hook statement
Background information (2-3 sentences)Thesis statementSlide16
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Thesis Statement
The introduction should also include a
thesis or focus statement. The thesis is your statement of purpose. The thesis should
be one sentence in length. This is the foundation of your essay and it will serve to guide you in writing the entire paper.
There are three objectives of a thesis statement: 1. It tells the reader the specific topic of your essay.
2. It imposes manageable limits on that topic.
3. It suggests the organization of your paper.
Through the thesis, you should say to the reader:
"I've thought about this topic, I know what I believe about it, and I know how to
organize
it
.”Slide17
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TOPIC SENTENCES
A topic sentence
organizes and focuses the entire paragraph. -A topic sentence is the first
sentence of the paragraph.
Every sentence in the paragraph must relate to the topic sentence. -There is no announcing in a
topic
sentence. Slide18
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What does “
Announcing
” sound like?-In this report, you will read….-This report is about…-This means…-My topic sentence is…-Do you believe…If not, listen to this report…ANYTHING ELSE LIKE THESESlide19
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Body Paragraph
Topic
Sentence (supports the thesis statement):A. Supporting detail #1 (supports the
topic sentence) example #1 (supports detail #1) example #2 (supports detail #1
)B. Supporting detail #2 (supports the topic
sentence)
example
#1 (supports detail #2)
example
#2 (supports detail #2
)
C. Concluding
statement (rephrase topic sentence)Slide20
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Conclusion
Rephrase
thesis statementB. Summarize main ideas (combine and reword topic sentences
)C. Final statement-this should be impactful and powerfulSlide21
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Rough Draft…
Hook/Intro
(1 para) Body (1-3 para) Conclusion (1 para
)
This
is an introduction paragraph.
It should start with a hook. This paragraph should explain your position on whatever you are writing about. Be clear and focused. Get me to want to read on. .
This should be three paragraphs. I should detect lots of details and examples as well as elaborations. It should be thoughtful and follow all of the steps of persuasive writing. Consider each sentence before writing it and make sure that it flows. Make sure that is supports your position. Don’t whine, complain, or make false promises. Use mature language and follow all of the “do” tips. You might have some research included here.
Write your conclusion. Leave me with a provocative thought. I should hear your position repeated. Make your last paragraph just as strong as your first. Don’t be too short or too long…make sure it’s just right!Slide22
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Edit and Revise…
Follow normal rules. Also, reread your piece several times while considering the “do’s” and “don’ts.”
REVISING ___Is into interesting? Hook?___Do I have an interesting conclusion?___Are there some parts that I could take out?___Are there parts that don’t make sense?___Could I combine any of the sentences?___Did I use robust vocabulary?___Did I stay on topic?
___Is the writing well organized?___Is this my best work?EDITING ___Did I reread my work a few times?___Have I checked spelling?___Do I have punctuation?
___Have I used capitals when needed?
DON’T Begin with “I am going to tell you” or “This is about”
DON’T Use threats like “you should” or
“you better”
DON’T Use a lot of negative words
DON’T BEE too wordy
Mix facts with your opinions (limit opinions)
Use a “hook” to grad your reader’s attention
Use many examples wherever you can
Be organized and specific
Use adjectives and robust vocabulary
Use mature language
Consider your audience –
who will read/hear this?
Final paragraph/statement should be powerful!Slide23
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Final Copy…
Before publishing a final copy, reread several times.
This is an introduction paragraph. It should start with a hook. This paragraph should explain your position on whatever you are writing about. Be clear and focused. Get me to want to read on. .
This should be three paragraphs. I should detect lots of details and examples as well as elaborations. It should be thoughtful and follow all of the steps of persuasive writing. Consider each sentence before writing it and make sure that it flows. Make sure that is supports your position. Don’t whine, complain, or make false promises. Use mature language and follow all of the “do” tips. You might have some research included here.
Write your conclusion. Leave me with a provocative thought. I should hear your position repeated. Make your last paragraph just as strong as your first. Don’t be too short or too long…make sure it’s just right!