PPT-What is Persuasive Writing?

Definition persuasive writing seeks to convince its readers to embrace the pointofview presented by appealing to the audiences reason and understanding through argument andor entreaty. ELA. Would this technique get your attention?. Read each sentence. . Would it get your attention? Would it make you think about it?. Rate it on a scale from 1-9 with 1 being most likely to get your attention and 9 being no, not likely to get your attention.. Devices: Looking at THREE of the devices that advertisers use to sell . their products.. Slogans. Facts/Statistics. 8 out of 10 owners said their cats preferred it…. 98% of people asked said they liked it… . Topic, Audience, & Purpose. Topic. any . issue that is debatable. Audience. y. our reader; the target of your communication. Purpose. to . persuade a . reader to adopt a certain point of view or to take a particular action. AFOREST persuasive. techniques. This lesson we will:. Mind-map where we might find persuasive techniques. . Read about some persuasive techniques.. Complete a matching activity.. Where might we find persuasive techniques?. Topic. any . issue that is debatable. Audience. y. our reader; the target of your communication. Purpose. to . persuade a . reader to adopt a certain point of view or to take a particular action. .. Define the following words. Generate connotations. Discuss which words have positive, neutral, or negative connotations.. Group, throng, mob. Insinuate, suggest, imply. Slow, challenged, retarded. Thin, skinny, scrawny. : . Why do we write persuasive . essays? . How difficult is it to . convince someone to act a certain way or do something? . . Are there specific techniques that are helpful in persuasion? . What is the difference between persuasion and argument?. EXAMPLES of Strategies. Persuasive Introductions. Taking a Stand. Scenarios & Anecdotes. Inquiry/Questioning. Preparatory Information/Overview. Ineffective. . Introductions. I hope you enjoy…. How to express an opinion, support it with evidence, and convey these thoughts using an intentional writing voice are skills urgently needed in writing instruction.” (. Caine. , 2008. ).  . What is Persuasive Writing?. Lesson . Goals. Define, identify, and create . examples of persuasive devices . including:. bandwagon. loaded terms. testimonial. name-calling. Essential . Questions. How does recognizing propaganda devices make you a better . Finelli. Wha. t is a Persuasive Essay?. . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cThuaPUD_Q&feature=PlayList&p=16B069ABF7F24A36&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=15. . In an episode of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Marie writes a persuasive letter to the FBI interviewer whom is interviewing Robert (her son)…. Simple & Complex. Descriptive Text. A descriptive text is a text that wants you to . picture. . what they are describing:. A novel might want you to . imagine. the characters and see them in your mind.. Persuasive writing is…. An essay which tries to convince a reader to believe what you believe about a certain topic.. Some . DO’s . and DON’Ts. Do:. Divide into 5 paragraphs. Have a thesis statement in your introduction. Most likely, you will have written a persuasive essay as part of your folio at N5. This will have been on a topic of your (or your teacher’s…) choice, based on an interest you have. Your Higher persuasive essay must be:.