Persuasive Writing

1. Persuasive Writing

2. Persuasive Writing Writer takes a position FOR or AGAINST an issue Writes to convince the reader to believe or do something To convince the reader you need more than opinion; you need facts or examples to back your opinion

3. How is persuasive writing used? Often used in advertisements to get the reader to buy a product Used in essays and other types of writing to get the reader to accept a point of view Where have you seen persuasive writing? How did it affect your point of view as the reader?

4. What is the format of a persuasive piece of writing? Introduction containing a “hook” or “grabber” to get attention Body where the argument is developed Conclusionsummarizing the most important details of the argument and stating what the reader is to believe or do

5. “Hook” ‘em in! Try opening your introduction with: An unusual detail A strong statement A quotation An anecdote A statistic or fact A question An exaggeration or outrageous statement

6. The Body Provides evidence from the text to support the opinion Use facts word for word from the book Explain how those facts show this character is the killer Focus on one character

7. The Conclusion bring your paper to a close for the reader – don’t just leave them hanging Effective conclusion techniques: use key words and similar ideas from your introduction, but do not just rewrite it include interesting insight into the novel propose a course of action or a line of thought – remember you are trying to persuade your reader to believe this person is the killer This is the last chance you have to influence your reader, so don’t waste it!