persuasive writing notes
Essential Question: Explain how to write a persuasive essay.
Summary:
Persuasion: to convince someone/group to do something or follow your point of view.
1.) Choose a topic and a position;
understand the audience
do the research
identify the most convincing evidence
2.) Create an outline to prepare, focus, and organize your thoughts before you start writing:
I. Introduction
II. Body Paragraphs: Opposing Arguments(1), Your Arguments (2-3)
A. Topic/Claim
i. Evidence
III. Conclusion: finish by challenging your reader to act.
The closing sentence can be a dramatic plea, a prediction that implies urgent action, a question that makes the reader think, or a recommendation that gives the reader specific ideas about what they can do.
Summary:
Persuasion: to convince someone/group to do something or follow your point of view.
1.) Choose a topic and a position;
understand the audience
do the research
identify the most convincing evidence
2.) Create an outline to prepare, focus, and organize your thoughts before you start writing:
I. Introduction
II. Body Paragraphs: Opposing Arguments(1), Your Arguments (2-3)
A. Topic/Claim
i. Evidence
III. Conclusion: finish by challenging your reader to act.
The closing sentence can be a dramatic plea, a prediction that implies urgent action, a question that makes the reader think, or a recommendation that gives the reader specific ideas about what they can do.