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Persuasive Paragraphs. Write to persuade. Persuade. per·suade verb (used with object), - suad·ed , - suad·ing . to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: We could not persuade him to wait.
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Persuasive Paragraphs Write to persuade
Persuade per·suade verb (used with object), -suad·ed, -suad·ing. to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: We could not persuade him to wait. to induce to believe by appealing to reason or understanding; convince: to persuade the judge of the prisoner's innocence.
The persuasive paragraph follows a pattern • This pattern allows the writer to persuade the reader Format of a Persuasive Paragraph
Topic Sentence Example • The first sentence is a topic sentence that presents a specific claim • Willow is a hero. Persuasive Paragraphs start with a CLAIM
Claims are... Claims are statements that present an arguable position, therefore reflecting someone's interpretation, belief, or opinion. A claim reflects a conclusion that you have made. Claims that you present in an essay should reflect an arguable position
Willow is a hero. Claim
Reader thinks... Prove it!
Support Sentence A Example • The second sentence in the paragraph is the first fact to prove your claim. • Willow is a hero. • Willow showed great bravery in trying to save the baby. Claims are proven using facts.
Facts are... Facts are easy to define. Facts, by definition, are true. We cannot argue over facts.
Willow showed great bravery in trying to save the baby. Fact
Reader thinks... So What?
Support Sentence B Example • The third sentence in the paragraph helps the reader connect support sentence A to the claim. • Willow is a hero. • Willow showed great bravery in trying to save the baby. • Heroes are brave. Facts are related back to the claim.
Heroes are brave. Support
Reader thinks... Hmmmm. I might be convinced. Tell me more.
Support Sentence C Example • The fourth sentence in the paragraph is the third fact to prove your claim. • Willow is a hero. • Willow showed great bravery in trying to save the baby. • Willow is brave. • Willow put his own life at risk, when fighting Queen Bavmorda. Claims are proven using facts.
Remember... facts are... Facts are easy to define. Facts, by definition, are true. We cannot argue over facts.
Willow put his own life at risk, when fighting Queen Bavmorda. Fact
Reader thinks... So What?
Support Sentence D Example • The fifth sentence in the paragraph helps the reader connect support sentence C to the claim. • Willow is a hero. • Willow showed great bravery in trying to save the baby. • Willow is brave. • Willow put his own life at risk, when fighting Queen Bavmorda. • Heroes put the safety of others before their own safety. Facts are related back to the claim.
Heroes put the safety of others before their own safety. Support
Reader thinks... Hmmmm. I might be convinced. Tell me more.
Support Sentence E Example • The sixth sentence is the third fact to prove your claim. • Willow is a hero. • Willow showed great bravery in trying to save the baby. • Willow is brave. • Willow put his own life at risk, when fighting Queen Bavmorda. • Heroes put the safety of others before their own safety. • Willow never stopped trying, even when the odds were against him. Claims are proven using facts.
You tell me...facts are... Facts are easy to define. Facts, by definition, are true. We cannot argue over facts.
Willow never stopped trying, even when the odds were against him. Fact
Reader thinks... So What?
Support Sentence F Example • The seventh sentence in the paragraph helps the reader connect support sentence E to the claim. • Willow is a hero. • Willow showed great bravery in trying to save the baby. • Willow is brave. • Willow put his own life at risk, when fighting Queen Bavmorda. • Heroes put the safety of others before their own safety. • Willow never stopped trying, even when the odds were against him. • Heroes persevere until they overcome everything that stands in their way. Facts are related back to the claim.
Heroes persevere until they overcome everything that stands in their way. Support
Reader thinks... Alright. I buy it. I’m convinced.
Writer thinks... I must make sure the reader understands.
Conclusion The last sentence, in the paragraph, restates the claim in a new way and rephrases the most important support(s). • Willow is a hero. • Willow showed great bravery in trying to save the baby. • Willow is brave. • Willow put his own life at risk, when fighting Queen Bavmorda. • Heroes put the safety of others before their own safety. • Willow never stopped trying, even when the odds were against him. • Heroes persevere until they overcome everything that stands in their way. • Willow proved his heroism with great bravery, sacrifice and perseverance. Conclude
Reader thinks... Willow is a hero!
Willow is a hero. • Willow showed great bravery in trying to save the baby. • Willow is brave. • Willow put his own life at risk, when fighting Queen Bavmorda. • Heroes put the safety of others before their own safety. • Willow never stopped trying, even when the odds were against him. • Heroes persevere until they overcome everything that stands in their way. • Willow proved his heroism with great bravery, sacrifice and perseverance.