Can you convince someone to do what you want them to do

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Persuasive Writing

• Can you convince someone to do what you want them
  to do?

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The definition of PERSUADE

• To persuade or convince someone means to make
  someone do or believe something, usually by
  words.
• Example I knew I should study, but she
  persuaded me to go to the movies with her.

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When you persuade someone

• Think of your audiencewho are you trying to
  persuade?
• What do you think would convince him or her to
  see things your way?
• What benefits would they get out of doing what
  you want?

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If you wanted to persuade your mom to let you do
something
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In a persuasive paragraph

• You give your opinion on a subject and try to get
  your reader to agree with you.
• Give facts and examples to back up your opinion.
• Use page 81 in your Writers Express Handbook as
  a HOW TO example.

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Use your RUBRIC to remember what you need to
write about each place to visit

• You must explain
• Why each place to visit is significant
• What you could see or do there
• Why someone would want to go

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The following slides include examples of written
paragraphsUse your RUBRIC to score each
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Natural Feature Example

• The Atlantic Ocean is a natural border of New
  Jersey. At the beach, people can find shells,
  build sandcastles, or swim. The Atlantic Ocean is
  a good place for a family vacation.

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That wasnt really persuasivejust informative!

• You should have scored it
• in column two.

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Heres another example

• Do you want to get some sun? Come to the
  ___XYZ__ Region with its miles of white, sandy
  beaches. The Atlantic Ocean is a natural border
  of New Jersey. Why wouldnt you want to come see
  this beautiful ocean? Bring the whole family.
  Your family can spend time finding shells,
  building sandcastles, or swimming in the
  refreshing surf. The Atlantic Ocean will prove to
  be a special vacation spot that your family will
  remember for many years to come.

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That WAS really informative and persuasive!
You should have scored it in column three!
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Why makes a paragraph persuasive?

• It has Colorful Adjectives.
• It speaks to the readers interests.
• It includes questions directed toward the reader.

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COMPARE the next two paragraphs about Ellis
Island
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Ellis Island

• Ellis Island is significant because it is a
  place that immigrants entered into the United
  States. There are movies using real film from
  when immigrants were on the island. There are
  books and pictures of real immigrants. Ellis
  Island is a historical place.

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Ellis Island

• Do you and your family like learning about your
  ancestors? Did anyone from your family enter the
  United States through Ellis Island? Come re-live
  your family history at this historical place
  where immigrants found freedom and a new life in
  our country. Movie buffs can enjoy footage in a
  real film from when immigrants were at Ellis
  Island. People of all ages can enjoy a tour of
  the facilities and walk in the footsteps of
  immigrants. Come experience history at wonderful
  Ellis Island!!

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COMPARE the Ellis Island paragraphs
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Which paragraph makes YOU want to go?
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Do YOU have the POWER OF PERSUASION to make
someone want to Pack their Bags??
Time to write your paragraphs!