Persuasive writing

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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 DOS and DONTs

• Do
• Divide into 5 paragraphs
• Have a thesis statement in your introduction
• Come up with 3 main points to support your
  argumentthese will be your 3 body paragraphs
• Have a conclusion that contains a clincher
  statement
• Come up with a catchy title

• Dont
• Begin with hello my name is___ and Im going to
  write about____
• Take out the word I (instead of I think we
  shouldnt wear uniforms say Uniforms shouldnt
  be required
• Be wishy washy. Pick a side.
• Forget to support your opinions with facts and
  example

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Stages of writing

• Prewriting (brainstorming)
• Rough draft (pencil)
• Revising/editing
• Final draft (in pen)

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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 policyshe wouldnt have to waste much
  time picking out an outfit.

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Riddles

• Get your readers attention with a challenging
  thought.
• Whats plain, and boring? What makes all
  students in a school building look the same and
  lose their individuality? If you guessed
  UNIFORMS, youre 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, Ive 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.
• ExampleCan 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 students 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 lline 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, shouldnt school be
  about academics rather than apparel? Its 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 dos?
• What are some donts?
• 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 SituationThe 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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Prewriting

• Hamburger method

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Prewriting

• Four fold method

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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 SituationThe 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.