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Persuasive Writing. Written work in which a writer presents a case for or against a particular position. Persuasion…the art of getting what you want!. Why write persuasively? Give an opinion Sell an idea Sell a product Influence the reader Sell yourself!.
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Persuasive Writing Written work in which a writer presents a case for or against a particular position
Persuasion…the art of getting what you want! Why write persuasively? • Give an opinion • Sell an idea • Sell a product • Influence the reader • Sell yourself!
What are some forms of persuasive writing? • Newspaper editorials (op-ed pieces) • Magazine commentary pages • Advertisements • Campaign speeches • Book reviews • Essays
What are the components of a persuasive essay? • an issue with more than one side (topic) • a clear statement of the writer’s position (thesis) • clear organization that builds towards a conclusion • evidence supporting the writer’s position
Evidence?! • Arguments • Statistics • Expert opinions • Personal observations • Quotations/Direct References
Fact or opinion? • Pigs are really cute animals. • The school year should be extended. • Homework every night should be mandatory. • All polar bears are left-handed. • College athletes should be paid. • I watched the hockey game on Sunday. • I don’t like reality-based TV. • I watch basketball, but I don’t consider sports to be reality TV.
Persuasive Techniques • Keep audience in mind. WHO are you trying to persuade? • Inform. Use research to back up your opinions. • Use statistics or an expert opinion. • Accentuate the positive. • Appeal to emotions. • Use humor or a real life story to connect with the reader.
Extra Credit Homework Bring in an example of persuasive writing. Be ready to tell the class: • Where it came from (magazine, online, etc) • How you knew it was persuasive • What the author’s position is • Do you think it is a convincing argument? Why or why not? This assignment can be done anytime up through next Friday, March 9.