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Persuasive Writing: An Introduction

Persuasive Writing: An Introduction. Created by S. Wilson GCHS – Fall 2009. Persuasive Writing. What is Persuasive Writing?. The writer takes a stand for or against a topic or an issue. The writer tries to convince readers to either do or believe something. Persuasive Writing.

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Persuasive Writing: An Introduction

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  1. Persuasive Writing: An Introduction Created by S. Wilson GCHS – Fall 2009

  2. Persuasive Writing What is Persuasive Writing? The writer takes a stand for or against a topic or an issue. The writer tries to convince readers to either do or believe something.

  3. Persuasive Writing You’ve Been Persuaded Before… • Peer Pressure • Family, Friends, Teachers • Commercials For Example…

  4. Persuasive Writing Format of Persuasive Argument Regardless of whether the argument is a television commercial or an essay, the following basic format should be followed:

  5. Persuasive Writing Format of Persuasive Argument THE INTRODUCTION… Using a “Hook” A “hook” is something used to catch the audience’s attention so they ‘stick around’ to hear your argument. Unusual Detail/Fact There are hundreds of chemicals found in a normal cigarette Strong Statement Cigarettes are Canada’s number one killer Interesting Quote: “It’s easy to quit smoking. I’ve done hundreds of times.” –Mark Twain Exaggeration Everyone who smokes will die a slow and painful death Anecdote/Personal Story I smoked for three years before realizing I was killing myself Question Have you ever wondered why cigarettes are so addicting? Statistic Information An astounding 60% of high school students smoke

  6. Persuasive Writing Format of Persuasive Argument THE BODY… • Each body paragraph focuses on a main idea that you use to try and convince your audience of your argument. This is achieved by using a combination of: • Examples • Facts • Explanations • Reasons • Typically, at least THREE main ideas to support the argument. However, there are other techniques that can be used to try and convince the audience….

  7. Persuasive Writing Format of Persuasive Argument THE BODY… PERSUASIVE WRITING TECHNIQUES

  8. Persuasive Writing Format of Persuasive Argument ACKNOWLEDGING OPPOSING ARGUMENT… THE BODY… A good argument will think about how the other side might respond to the argument and then show how their thoughts are wrong… before they even have a chance to speak! 1. Introduce opposing point Ex: There are some people who continue to argue that the Grade 10 Literacy Test is a waste of time and money 2. Offer rebuttal (your opposite argument) Ex: However, what is on the test is normally taught in class so very little extra time is needed. The test also costs very little money. 3. Provide support for your point Ex: In fact, the Literacy Test has improved student reading and writing skills by 33%, so it is well worth the time and money.

  9. Persuasive Writing Format of Persuasive Argument THE CONCLUSION… • The conclusion summarizes the argument and support for the reader. It includes: • Restated thesis • Restated main point • A memorable line to get the audience to remember the argument or act on your argument (Ex. A commercial might want you to act by buying something)

  10. Persuasive Writing Format of Persuasive Argument THE OUTLINE…

  11. Persuasive Writing: An Introduction

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