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Ayse Karabay. 5 th Grade Writing Persuasive Letters. What is persuasive writing?. In persuasive writing, a writer takes a position for or against an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something. The purpose is to get the reader to accept a point of view.
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AyseKarabay 5th GradeWriting Persuasive Letters
What is persuasive writing? • In persuasive writing, a writer takes a position for or against an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something. • The purpose is to get the reader to accept a point of view.
Why do we use persuasive writing? • Sales – advertisements • Recommendation • Complaint • Request
Types of persuasive writing Purpose • Sales • Recommendation • Complaint • Request Example • TV advertisement about products • Letters to colleges or agencies • Letters to companies about products • Parent letter to a teacher to request extended time for homework completion
STATING AND SUPPORTING AN OPINION • State your opinion clearly. • Support it with strong reasons. • Put your reasons in the order that will be most convincing. • Use facts, references or examples to back the opinion.
Dear Marc, • Please come and visit me this summer. We will have a fantastic time. It is very hot and humid here. • Turn to your partner and discuss: • Is this letter persuasive? Why or why not? • How can we improve it?
Ordering reasons • Put your reasons for an opinion in an order that will convince your audience, from most important to least important. • Choose one of the topics below and write a topic sentence and four supporting reasons. • class party on the last day of school • student art display in the front hall • gym for everyone every day
Read the letter and find two reasons Dear Mom and Dad, Please raise my allowance by 50 cents a week. I think I should get more money for two reasons. 1._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ Please think about these two reasons. And whatever you decide to do, remember that I think you are the best parents in the world! Your daughter, Mary
Choose one of the following topics and write a persuasive letter • Persuade your teacher to give less homework • Ask your parents to buy you a game • Persuade a celerity to come to your school.