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. ___________________________________. ______________________________________. 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… . Ch. 24 Continued. Classic Persuasive Appeals: Using Proofs. Pathos: Proof by Emotion. Aristotle taught that successful public speakers identify and appeal to four sets of emotions in their listeners.. Deliver Persuasive Presentations that:. establish and develop a logical and controlled argument;. . include relevant evidence, differentiating between evidence and opinion to support a position and to address counter-arguments or listener bias;. 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…. 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. . Persuasive Word Choice. Expert Testimony. . Expository vs. Persuasive Writing. Expository Writing. . Writing to Explain. Uses specific words and phrases that help the reader understand ideas.. Shows care about the topic with voice and language appropriate for the audience.. How to complete a persuasive writing!. Persuasive Writing. PROMPT: . . Saraland’s mayor is thinking about allowing families to have any type of animal as a house pet and grant them permission to roam the streets and other public places. He wants to see if this new freedom makes our city a happier place. Do you agree or disagree with this privilege? Write a persuasive letter to the Saraland City Council stating your opinion and explaining why you feel this way. Use what you have learned in science about animals and their variety of adaptations and behaviors to give convincing reasons and/or specific examples.. 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.. 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.