PPT-Ways to Improve your Persuasive Paragraph

Use formal language ie NO slang words NO contractions cant dont Do not use a first person point of view in your persuasive writing I or any personal pronouns you me we our etc This is . Mrs. Casey. 2013. What is American?. For your English III final, you will create a portfolio that answers the essential question: . What is American. ?. This portfolio will encompass all of the skills learned this year through a cumulative research project.. .. My opinion statement (I deserve…): . T. wo . reasons I . want. this:. ___________________________________. ______________________________________. 2. ___________________________________. ______________________________________. Why a persuasive . essay?. This year we have explored . the concepts of storytelling, truth and heroes. The movie, . Big Fish. , also explores the concepts of . storytelling and the . differences between truth and fantasy and heroes. . Evidence of planning and revision. . You get up to 5 marks for - . Evidence . of planning and revision. . What does this look like?. What is evidence of planning and revision?. Analysis of the ways in which the . 11/18/15. Aim. : . Can I write an effective Persuasive Essay?. Do Now: . Take out your binder & a pencil. Discussion. Persuasive Writing. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.. Purpose:. to convince others to agree with your claim. t. o motivate others to take actions. Essential Questions. How do I organize a persuasive essay?. How do I support a persuasive thesis?. I can…. Mrs. McHale. English . III. STEP #1. READ the prompt. Circle the most important word in the prompt (the subject).. Should school librarians ban inappropriate . books from the school library?. STEP #2. Purpose: to convince the reader that the point of view or course of action recommended by the writer is valid.. The Persuasive Essay. To accomplish this, the writer must develop a limited topic which is well defined and debatable, that has more than one side.. ESSAY. WHAT EVERY STUDENTS NEEDS TO KNOW BEFORE & During WRITING. PERSUASIVE . TECHNIQUES. INTRODUCTION. PRE-WRITING. PROCESS. SAMPLE ESSAYS. LANGUAGE. What is a Persuasive Essay?. Persuasive Techniques are Everywhere!. About persuasion. Persuasive writing is for arguing a case or point of view and is intended for anyone who may be interested in the subject but may hold a different point of view.. Let’s look at the five key areas of persuasive writing. Grade 7/8 Language Arts. What is a persuasive essay?. An essay which tries to convince a reader to believe what you believe about a certain topic.. You must take a stand and pick a side. Don’t sit on the fence!. Have you ever been asked to give your opinion on something? Every day we deal with controversial issues and situations in which we can voice our opinion on a topic. . Sometimes it is in simple, every day things like convincing a friend to go to the movies instead of the game; or persuading a teacher to consider moving a test date; or negotiating with your parents to give you an increase in your allowance. . What makes it persuasive?. What features can you identify?. Did you spot all of these?. Rhetorical question. Imperative verbs – words that tell you what to do (bossy words!). Modal verbs – must, should. 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:.