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Persuasive writing

What is persuasive writing?

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Persuasive writing is…

An essay which tries to convince a reader to believe what you believe about a certain topic.

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Some

DO’s

and DON’Ts

Do:

Divide into 5 paragraphs

Have a thesis statement in your introductionCome up with 3 main points to support your argument—these will be your 3 body paragraphsHave a conclusion that contains a clincher statementCome up with a catchy title

Don’t:

Begin with “hello my name is___ and I’m going to write about____”

Take out the word I (instead of I think we shouldn’t wear uniforms say “Uniforms shouldn’t be required

”)

Be

wishy

washy. Pick a side.

Forget to support your opinions with facts and

examples.

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Stages of writing

Prewriting (brainstorming)

Rough draft (

pencil/typed)

Revising/editing

Final draft (typed)

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Brainstorming

Hamburger

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These are things that make a fabulous persuasive essay

A terrific

title

A thought provoking thesis

statement

An interesting introduction with a

hook

3 banging body paragraphs with innovative ideas

Tremendous transition words between

paragraphs

A killer conclusion with a clincher statement

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What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is one sentence at the end of your introduction that states your opinion. It needs to be strong.

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Which one is thought provoking?

This essay describes the difference between being a student and being a scholar.

School board policy should be changed in order to implement cell phones into the curriculum.

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An interesting introduction with a hook

Never say “Hello….blah

blah

” or “This essay will be about…” BORING!

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Some techniques we will learn about:

Anecdote

Riddles

Fragment technique

Quotations

Shocking statement

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ANECDOTE

A short story within an introduction to make the point clear.

Example

:

Sally got out of bed, and looked at the alarm clock. She was running late! She would have to hurry to catch the bus. This was one of those days that she was glad that her school had a uniform policy…she wouldn’t have to waste much time picking out an outfit.

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Riddles

Get your reader’s attention with a challenging thought.

Example:

What’s

plain, and boring? What makes all students in a school building look the same and lose their individuality? If you guessed UNIFORMS, you’re correct!

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Fragment

Technique

Uses 3 short fragments to create an image.

Example:

A brand new fishing pole, a bucket of worms, and a warm spring day! These things were present on the day I caught a record-breaking keeper.

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Quotations

Conversational

“Mom, I’ve signed up to fight for my country

!”

Famous Quote

"War is nothing without a solider to fight it."

- Unknown

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Shocking

Statements

Provides statistics or facts that startles readers to pull them into your story.

Example

Can you believe that over 90% of students polled at our school are dissatisfied with school lunch, but only 5% are willing to pack their own lunches?

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3 banging body paragraphs with innovative ideas

You should come up with three points to support your

opinion

Each of the points will be turned into a body

paragraph

Try to think of ideas that no one else would think of

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3 banging body paragraphs with innovative ideas

(

an example)

Your school has a uniform policy. Some people argue that uniforms in schools are beneficial because they cause less distractions, and some argue that they are not a good idea because they take away a student’s individuality. Do you agree or disagree with uniform policy? Make sure to support your position

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3 banging body paragraphs with innovative ideas

(

an example)

Thesis:

Uniform policies are beneficial in schools, and should be implemented nationwide

.

Reason 1:

Allows for less bullying based on wardrobe

.

Reason 2:

Students will concentrate more on school and less on attire

.

Reason 3:

It cuts down on cost of school clothes and time spent getting ready in the morning.

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Tremendous transition words

Transition words move from one thought to the

next

Usually at the beginning of 3 body paragraphs

Avoid the same weak transition words (first, next, last)

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A killer conclusion with a clincher statement

Clincher statement is the last

line

of your paper. It should almost shock your

reader

Conclusion leaves a lasting impression…

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A killer conclusion with a clincher statement

In conclusion, over 95% of parents polled are in agreement with a school wide uniform policy. Uniforms allow students to be who they are, not what they wear. After all, shouldn’t school be about academics rather than apparel? It’s time our nation got back to reading, writing, and arithmetic….not Baby Phat, Apple Bottom, and FUBU.

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A review…

What are some

do’s

?

What are some don’ts

?

What are these things

…

A terrific title

A thought provoking thesis statement

An interesting introduction with a hook

Anecdote

Riddles

Fragment technique

Quotations

Shocking

statement

3 banging body paragraphs with innovative ideas

Tremendous transition words between paragraphs

A killer conclusion with a clincher statement

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How will I be graded?

On these four areas:

Style

Organization

Ideas

Conventions

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Persuasive Writing…

True or False?

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Writing situation appears first

Writing Situation

The Department of Education is considering a ban on the use of cell phones in public schools. Students would not be able to bring phones into school buildings for any reason. Many teachers and school administrators approve of the plan because they believe that cell phones are a distraction and disrupt class. Students and parents, on the other hand, feel that schools are limiting the ability of parents and children to keep in touch in case of emergencies

.

Writing Directions

Write a letter to your principal either supporting or opposing the cell-phone ban. Provide convincing reasons and specific examples to support your position.

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Now…

For the following prompt, create

A terrific title

An interesting introduction with a hook

A killer conclusion with a clincher statement

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Writing situation appears first

Writing Situation

The Department of Education is considering a ban on the use of cell phones in public schools. Students would not be able to bring phones into school buildings for any reason. Many teachers and school administrators approve of the plan because they believe that cell phones are a distraction and disrupt class. Students and parents, on the other hand, feel that schools are limiting the ability of parents and children to keep in touch in case of emergencies.

Writing Directions

Write a letter to your principal either supporting or opposing the cell-phone ban. Provide convincing reasons and specific examples to support your position.

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Writing Prompt

Writing Situation

:

Your principal wants to reward your class by taking students on a field trip to some place in California. Think about what place you would choose for the students in your class to visit.

Writing Directions:

Write a letter to your principal explaining why the place you have chosen is the best place to visit. Give convincing reasons that support your opinion and address the concerns of those who would argue against your position. Explain your reasons with specific details

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In

order to save money, your principal is thinking about canceling

all field trips for the remainder of the year. Write an essay

persuading him or her to allow students to continue attending field

trips. Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.